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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,712.52, 20,302.46 and 7,998.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,712.52, 20,302.46 and 7,998.10 is: 11,036.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,712.52 : 20,302.46 = 7,998.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,712.52/20,302.46 = 7,998.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,712.52x = 20,302.46 × 7,998.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,712.52x = 162,381,105.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,381,105.33/14,712.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,036.93

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