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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,711.33, 20,302.04 and 7,997.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,711.33, 20,302.04 and 7,997.42 is: 11,036.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,711.33 : 20,302.04 = 7,997.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,711.33/20,302.04 = 7,997.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,711.33x = 20,302.04 × 7,997.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,711.33x = 162,363,799.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,363,799.24/14,711.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,036.65

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