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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,710.98, 20,300.58 and 7,996.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,710.98, 20,300.58 and 7,996.53 is: 11,034.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,710.98 : 20,300.58 = 7,996.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,710.98/20,300.58 = 7,996.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,710.98x = 20,300.58 × 7,996.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,710.98x = 162,334,196.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,334,196.99/14,710.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,034.90

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