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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,709.83, 20,299.76 and 7,995.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,709.83, 20,299.76 and 7,995.56 is: 11,033.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,709.83 : 20,299.76 = 7,995.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,709.83/20,299.76 = 7,995.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,709.83x = 20,299.76 × 7,995.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,709.83x = 162,307,807.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,307,807.59/14,709.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,033.97

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