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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,241.75, 19,653.68 and 7,955.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,241.75, 19,653.68 and 7,955.67 is: 10,978.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,241.75 : 19,653.68 = 7,955.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,241.75/19,653.68 = 7,955.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,241.75x = 19,653.68 × 7,955.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,241.75x = 156,358,152.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,358,152.59/14,241.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,978.86

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