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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,713.07, 20,304.06 and 7,998.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,713.07, 20,304.06 and 7,998.68 is: 11,038.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,713.07 : 20,304.06 = 7,998.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,713.07/20,304.06 = 7,998.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,713.07x = 20,304.06 × 7,998.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,713.07x = 162,405,577.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,405,577.12/14,713.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,038.19

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