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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,239.76, 19,651.26 and 7,952.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,239.76, 19,651.26 and 7,952.54 is: 10,974.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,239.76 : 19,651.26 = 7,952.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,239.76/19,651.26 = 7,952.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,239.76x = 19,651.26 × 7,952.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,239.76x = 156,277,431.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,277,431.20/14,239.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,974.72

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