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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,244.76, 19,658.16 and 7,957.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,244.76, 19,658.16 and 7,957.54 is: 10,981.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,244.76 : 19,658.16 = 7,957.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,244.76/19,658.16 = 7,957.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,244.76x = 19,658.16 × 7,957.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,244.76x = 156,430,594.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,430,594.53/14,244.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,981.62

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