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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,251.40, 19,666.78 and 7,963.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,251.40, 19,666.78 and 7,963.77 is: 10,989.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,251.40 : 19,666.78 = 7,963.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,251.40/19,666.78 = 7,963.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,251.40x = 19,666.78 × 7,963.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,251.40x = 156,621,712.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,621,712.56/14,251.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,989.92

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