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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,710.34, 20,300.40 and 7,995.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,710.34, 20,300.40 and 7,995.98 is: 11,034.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,710.34 : 20,300.40 = 7,995.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,710.34/20,300.40 = 7,995.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,710.34x = 20,300.40 × 7,995.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,710.34x = 162,321,592.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,321,592.39/14,710.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,034.52

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