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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,710.83, 20,301.14 and 7,996.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,710.83, 20,301.14 and 7,996.56 is: 11,035.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,710.83 : 20,301.14 = 7,996.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,710.83/20,301.14 = 7,996.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,710.83x = 20,301.14 × 7,996.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,710.83x = 162,339,284.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,339,284.08/14,710.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,035.36

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