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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,240.34, 19,651.58 and 7,952.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,240.34, 19,651.58 and 7,952.70 is: 10,974.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,240.34 : 19,651.58 = 7,952.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,240.34/19,651.58 = 7,952.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,240.34x = 19,651.58 × 7,952.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,240.34x = 156,283,120.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,283,120.27/14,240.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,974.68

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