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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,716.98, 20,309.30 and 8,002.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,716.98, 20,309.30 and 8,002.67 is: 11,043.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,716.98 : 20,309.30 = 8,002.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,716.98/20,309.30 = 8,002.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,716.98x = 20,309.30 × 8,002.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,716.98x = 162,528,484.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,528,484.27/14,716.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,043.60

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