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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,711.36, 20,300.82 and 7,996.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,711.36, 20,300.82 and 7,996.93 is: 11,035.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,711.36 : 20,300.82 = 7,996.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,711.36/20,300.82 = 7,996.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,711.36x = 20,300.82 × 7,996.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,711.36x = 162,344,236.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,344,236.48/14,711.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,035.30

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