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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,709.49, 20,299.24 and 7,995.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,709.49, 20,299.24 and 7,995.14 is: 11,033.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,709.49 : 20,299.24 = 7,995.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,709.49/20,299.24 = 7,995.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,709.49x = 20,299.24 × 7,995.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,709.49x = 162,295,124.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,295,124.22/14,709.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,033.36

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