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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,244.39, 19,657.67 and 7,956.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,244.39, 19,657.67 and 7,956.63 is: 10,980.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,244.39 : 19,657.67 = 7,956.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,244.39/19,657.67 = 7,956.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,244.39x = 19,657.67 × 7,956.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,244.39x = 156,408,806.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,408,806.85/14,244.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,980.38

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