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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,013.65, 19,335.49 and 7,962.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,013.65, 19,335.49 and 7,962.59 is: 10,986.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,013.65 : 19,335.49 = 7,962.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,013.65/19,335.49 = 7,962.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,013.65x = 19,335.49 × 7,962.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,013.65x = 153,960,462.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,960,462.74/14,013.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,986.47

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