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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,709.36, 20,298.06 and 7,994.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,709.36, 20,298.06 and 7,994.93 is: 11,032.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,709.36 : 20,298.06 = 7,994.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,709.36/20,298.06 = 7,994.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,709.36x = 20,298.06 × 7,994.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,709.36x = 162,281,624.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,281,624.99/14,709.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,032.54

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