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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,247.76, 19,660.08 and 7,960.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,247.76, 19,660.08 and 7,960.40 is: 10,984.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,247.76 : 19,660.08 = 7,960.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,247.76/19,660.08 = 7,960.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,247.76x = 19,660.08 × 7,960.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,247.76x = 156,502,100.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,502,100.83/14,247.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,984.33

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