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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,713.58, 20,304.88 and 7,999.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,713.58, 20,304.88 and 7,999.22 is: 11,039.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,713.58 : 20,304.88 = 7,999.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,713.58/20,304.88 = 7,999.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,713.58x = 20,304.88 × 7,999.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,713.58x = 162,423,202.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,423,202.19/14,713.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,039.00

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