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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,249.12, 19,663.74 and 7,961.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,249.12, 19,663.74 and 7,961.50 is: 10,986.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,249.12 : 19,663.74 = 7,961.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,249.12/19,663.74 = 7,961.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,249.12x = 19,663.74 × 7,961.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,249.12x = 156,552,816.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,552,816.85/14,249.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,986.84

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