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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,708.99, 20,298.33 and 7,994.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,708.99, 20,298.33 and 7,994.63 is: 11,032.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,708.99 : 20,298.33 = 7,994.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,708.99/20,298.33 = 7,994.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,708.99x = 20,298.33 × 7,994.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,708.99x = 162,277,688.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,277,688.71/14,708.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,032.55

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