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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,250.33, 19,665.38 and 7,962.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,250.33, 19,665.38 and 7,962.71 is: 10,988.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,250.33 : 19,665.38 = 7,962.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,250.33/19,665.38 = 7,962.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,250.33x = 19,665.38 × 7,962.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,250.33x = 156,589,639.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,589,639.56/14,250.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,988.49

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