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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,710.58, 20,301 and 7,996.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,710.58, 20,301 and 7,996.67 is: 11,035.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,710.58 : 20,301 = 7,996.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,710.58/20,301 = 7,996.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,710.58x = 20,301 × 7,996.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,710.58x = 162,340,296.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,340,296.17/14,710.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,035.61

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