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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,708.32, 20,297.69 and 7,994.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,708.32, 20,297.69 and 7,994.06 is: 11,031.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,708.32 : 20,297.69 = 7,994.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,708.32/20,297.69 = 7,994.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,708.32x = 20,297.69 × 7,994.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,708.32x = 162,260,916.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,260,916.36/14,708.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,031.92

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