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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,709.73, 20,299.41 and 7,995.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,709.73, 20,299.41 and 7,995.34 is: 11,033.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,709.73 : 20,299.41 = 7,995.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,709.73/20,299.41 = 7,995.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,709.73x = 20,299.41 × 7,995.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,709.73x = 162,300,684.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,300,684.75/14,709.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,033.56

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