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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,710.71, 20,301.17 and 7,996.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,710.71, 20,301.17 and 7,996.79 is: 11,035.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,710.71 : 20,301.17 = 7,996.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,710.71/20,301.17 = 7,996.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,710.71x = 20,301.17 × 7,996.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,710.71x = 162,344,091.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,344,091.74/14,710.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,035.78

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