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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,250.82, 19,665.76 and 7,963.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,250.82, 19,665.76 and 7,963.20 is: 10,989.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,250.82 : 19,665.76 = 7,963.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,250.82/19,665.76 = 7,963.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,250.82x = 19,665.76 × 7,963.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,250.82x = 156,602,380.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,602,380.03/14,250.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,989.01

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