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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,708.52, 20,296.94 and 7,994.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,708.52, 20,296.94 and 7,994.10 is: 11,031.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,708.52 : 20,296.94 = 7,994.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,708.52/20,296.94 = 7,994.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,708.52x = 20,296.94 × 7,994.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,708.52x = 162,255,768.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,255,768.05/14,708.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,031.41

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