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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,240.28, 19,650.96 and 7,952.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,240.28, 19,650.96 and 7,952.52 is: 10,974.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,240.28 : 19,650.96 = 7,952.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,240.28/19,650.96 = 7,952.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,240.28x = 19,650.96 × 7,952.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,240.28x = 156,274,652.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,274,652.42/14,240.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,974.13

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