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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,710.23, 20,300.10 and 7,995.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,710.23, 20,300.10 and 7,995.84 is: 11,034.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,710.23 : 20,300.10 = 7,995.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,710.23/20,300.10 = 7,995.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,710.23x = 20,300.10 × 7,995.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,710.23x = 162,316,351.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,316,351.58/14,710.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,034.25

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