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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,251.89, 19,667.84 and 7,964.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,251.89, 19,667.84 and 7,964.67 is: 10,991.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,251.89 : 19,667.84 = 7,964.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,251.89/19,667.84 = 7,964.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,251.89x = 19,667.84 × 7,964.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,251.89x = 156,647,815.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,647,815.39/14,251.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,991.37

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