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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,710.86, 20,301.39 and 7,996.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,710.86, 20,301.39 and 7,996.94 is: 11,035.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,710.86 : 20,301.39 = 7,996.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,710.86/20,301.39 = 7,996.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,710.86x = 20,301.39 × 7,996.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,710.86x = 162,348,957.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,348,957.76/14,710.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,035.99

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