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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,708.88, 20,298.38 and 7,994.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,708.88, 20,298.38 and 7,994.51 is: 11,032.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,708.88 : 20,298.38 = 7,994.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,708.88/20,298.38 = 7,994.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,708.88x = 20,298.38 × 7,994.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,708.88x = 162,275,536.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,275,536.55/14,708.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,032.49

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