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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,709.06, 20,298.09 and 7,994.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,709.06, 20,298.09 and 7,994.46 is: 11,032.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,709.06 : 20,298.09 = 7,994.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,709.06/20,298.09 = 7,994.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,709.06x = 20,298.09 × 7,994.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,709.06x = 162,272,268.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,272,268.58/14,709.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,032.13

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