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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,251.52, 19,667.51 and 7,963.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,251.52, 19,667.51 and 7,963.89 is: 10,990.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,251.52 : 19,667.51 = 7,963.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,251.52/19,667.51 = 7,963.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,251.52x = 19,667.51 × 7,963.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,251.52x = 156,629,846.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,629,846.39/14,251.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,990.40

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