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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,711.80, 20,302.41 and 7,997.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,711.80, 20,302.41 and 7,997.44 is: 11,036.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,711.80 : 20,302.41 = 7,997.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,711.80/20,302.41 = 7,997.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,711.80x = 20,302.41 × 7,997.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,711.80x = 162,367,305.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,367,305.83/14,711.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,036.54

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