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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,710.61, 20,300.05 and 7,996.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,710.61, 20,300.05 and 7,996.08 is: 11,034.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,710.61 : 20,300.05 = 7,996.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,710.61/20,300.05 = 7,996.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,710.61x = 20,300.05 × 7,996.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,710.61x = 162,320,823.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,320,823.80/14,710.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,034.27

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