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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,804.41, 20,430.09 and 7,998.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,804.41, 20,430.09 and 7,998.43 is: 11,037.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,804.41 : 20,430.09 = 7,998.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,804.41/20,430.09 = 7,998.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,804.41x = 20,430.09 × 7,998.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,804.41x = 163,408,644.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,408,644.76/14,804.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,037.84

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