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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,250.06, 19,665.02 and 7,962.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,250.06, 19,665.02 and 7,962.44 is: 10,988.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,250.06 : 19,665.02 = 7,962.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,250.06/19,665.02 = 7,962.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,250.06x = 19,665.02 × 7,962.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,250.06x = 156,581,463.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,581,463.43/14,250.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,988.13

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