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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,709.33, 20,298.47 and 7,994.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,709.33, 20,298.47 and 7,994.75 is: 11,032.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,709.33 : 20,298.47 = 7,994.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,709.33/20,298.47 = 7,994.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,709.33x = 20,298.47 × 7,994.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,709.33x = 162,281,051.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,281,051.57/14,709.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,032.53

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