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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,708.72, 20,298.12 and 7,994.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,708.72, 20,298.12 and 7,994.36 is: 11,032.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,708.72 : 20,298.12 = 7,994.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,708.72/20,298.12 = 7,994.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,708.72x = 20,298.12 × 7,994.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,708.72x = 162,270,478.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,270,478.60/14,708.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,032.26

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