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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,016.29, 19,345.10 and 7,966.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,016.29, 19,345.10 and 7,966.53 is: 10,995.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,016.29 : 19,345.10 = 7,966.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,016.29/19,345.10 = 7,966.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,016.29x = 19,345.10 × 7,966.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,016.29x = 154,113,279.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,113,279.67/14,016.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,995.30

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