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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,710.36, 20,299.44 and 7,995.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,710.36, 20,299.44 and 7,995.93 is: 11,033.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,710.36 : 20,299.44 = 7,995.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,710.36/20,299.44 = 7,995.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,710.36x = 20,299.44 × 7,995.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,710.36x = 162,312,901.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,312,901.28/14,710.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,033.92

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