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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,710.95, 20,301.23 and 7,996.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,710.95, 20,301.23 and 7,996.58 is: 11,035.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,710.95 : 20,301.23 = 7,996.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,710.95/20,301.23 = 7,996.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,710.95x = 20,301.23 × 7,996.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,710.95x = 162,340,268.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,340,268.30/14,710.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,035.34

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