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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,713.37, 20,304.84 and 7,999.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,713.37, 20,304.84 and 7,999.45 is: 11,039.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,713.37 : 20,304.84 = 7,999.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,713.37/20,304.84 = 7,999.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,713.37x = 20,304.84 × 7,999.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,713.37x = 162,427,552.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,427,552.34/14,713.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,039.45

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