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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,246.25, 19,659.83 and 7,958.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,246.25, 19,659.83 and 7,958.76 is: 10,983.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,246.25 : 19,659.83 = 7,958.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,246.25/19,659.83 = 7,958.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,246.25x = 19,659.83 × 7,958.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,246.25x = 156,467,828.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,467,828.82/14,246.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,983.09

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