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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,246.34, 19,660.86 and 7,958.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,246.34, 19,660.86 and 7,958.76 is: 10,983.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,246.34 : 19,660.86 = 7,958.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,246.34/19,660.86 = 7,958.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,246.34x = 19,660.86 × 7,958.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,246.34x = 156,476,066.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,476,066.13/14,246.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,983.60

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