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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,711.22, 20,301.44 and 7,996.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,711.22, 20,301.44 and 7,996.84 is: 11,035.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,711.22 : 20,301.44 = 7,996.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,711.22/20,301.44 = 7,996.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,711.22x = 20,301.44 × 7,996.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,711.22x = 162,347,367.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,347,367.45/14,711.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,035.62

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