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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,709.94, 20,299.26 and 7,995.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,709.94, 20,299.26 and 7,995.34 is: 11,033.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,709.94 : 20,299.26 = 7,995.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,709.94/20,299.26 = 7,995.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,709.94x = 20,299.26 × 7,995.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,709.94x = 162,299,485.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,299,485.45/14,709.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,033.32

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