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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,710.94, 20,300.64 and 7,996.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,710.94, 20,300.64 and 7,996.34 is: 11,034.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,710.94 : 20,300.64 = 7,996.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,710.94/20,300.64 = 7,996.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,710.94x = 20,300.64 × 7,996.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,710.94x = 162,330,819.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,330,819.66/14,710.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,034.70

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