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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,710.46, 20,300.22 and 7,996.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,710.46, 20,300.22 and 7,996.22 is: 11,034.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,710.46 : 20,300.22 = 7,996.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,710.46/20,300.22 = 7,996.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,710.46x = 20,300.22 × 7,996.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,710.46x = 162,325,025.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,325,025.17/14,710.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,034.67

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