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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,711.09, 20,300.81 and 7,996.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,711.09, 20,300.81 and 7,996.59 is: 11,035.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,711.09 : 20,300.81 = 7,996.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,711.09/20,300.81 = 7,996.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,711.09x = 20,300.81 × 7,996.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,711.09x = 162,337,214.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,337,214.25/14,711.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,035.03

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