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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,711.03, 20,301.35 and 7,996.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,711.03, 20,301.35 and 7,996.67 is: 11,035.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,711.03 : 20,301.35 = 7,996.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,711.03/20,301.35 = 7,996.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,711.03x = 20,301.35 × 7,996.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,711.03x = 162,343,131.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,343,131.14/14,711.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,035.47

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