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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,709.32, 20,298.99 and 7,994.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,709.32, 20,298.99 and 7,994.95 is: 11,033.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,709.32 : 20,298.99 = 7,994.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,709.32/20,298.99 = 7,994.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,709.32x = 20,298.99 × 7,994.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,709.32x = 162,289,268.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,289,268.63/14,709.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,033.09

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