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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,246.94, 19,660.83 and 7,959.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,246.94, 19,660.83 and 7,959.42 is: 10,984.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,246.94 : 19,660.83 = 7,959.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,246.94/19,660.83 = 7,959.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,246.94x = 19,660.83 × 7,959.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,246.94x = 156,488,803.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,488,803.52/14,246.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,984.03

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