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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,249.61, 19,662.71 and 7,961.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,249.61, 19,662.71 and 7,961.85 is: 10,986.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,249.61 : 19,662.71 = 7,961.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,249.61/19,662.71 = 7,961.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,249.61x = 19,662.71 × 7,961.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,249.61x = 156,551,507.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,551,507.80/14,249.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,986.37

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