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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,250.62, 19,665.80 and 7,962.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,250.62, 19,665.80 and 7,962.99 is: 10,988.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,250.62 : 19,665.80 = 7,962.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,250.62/19,665.80 = 7,962.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,250.62x = 19,665.80 × 7,962.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,250.62x = 156,598,640.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,598,640.45/14,250.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,988.90

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