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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,709.01, 20,298.55 and 7,994.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,709.01, 20,298.55 and 7,994.63 is: 11,032.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,709.01 : 20,298.55 = 7,994.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,709.01/20,298.55 = 7,994.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,709.01x = 20,298.55 × 7,994.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,709.01x = 162,279,452.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,279,452.92/14,709.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,032.66

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