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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,710.72, 20,300.76 and 7,996.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,710.72, 20,300.76 and 7,996.33 is: 11,034.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,710.72 : 20,300.76 = 7,996.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,710.72/20,300.76 = 7,996.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,710.72x = 20,300.76 × 7,996.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,710.72x = 162,331,576.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,331,576.21/14,710.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,034.92

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