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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,246.44, 19,660.14 and 7,958.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,246.44, 19,660.14 and 7,958.92 is: 10,983.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,246.44 : 19,660.14 = 7,958.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,246.44/19,660.14 = 7,958.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,246.44x = 19,660.14 × 7,958.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,246.44x = 156,473,481.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,473,481.45/14,246.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,983.34

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