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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,240.61, 19,652.45 and 7,952.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,240.61, 19,652.45 and 7,952.85 is: 10,975.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,240.61 : 19,652.45 = 7,952.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,240.61/19,652.45 = 7,952.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,240.61x = 19,652.45 × 7,952.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,240.61x = 156,292,947.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,292,947.22/14,240.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,975.16

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