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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,710.39, 20,300.46 and 7,996.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,710.39, 20,300.46 and 7,996.02 is: 11,034.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,710.39 : 20,300.46 = 7,996.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,710.39/20,300.46 = 7,996.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,710.39x = 20,300.46 × 7,996.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,710.39x = 162,322,902.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,322,902.62/14,710.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,034.57

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