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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,245.36, 19,659.48 and 7,958.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,245.36, 19,659.48 and 7,958.20 is: 10,982.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,245.36 : 19,659.48 = 7,958.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,245.36/19,659.48 = 7,958.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,245.36x = 19,659.48 × 7,958.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,245.36x = 156,454,073.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,454,073.74/14,245.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,982.81

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