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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,710.28, 20,299.34 and 7,995.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,710.28, 20,299.34 and 7,995.87 is: 11,033.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,710.28 : 20,299.34 = 7,995.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,710.28/20,299.34 = 7,995.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,710.28x = 20,299.34 × 7,995.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,710.28x = 162,310,843.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,310,843.75/14,710.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,033.84

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