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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,252.27, 19,665.92 and 7,963.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,252.27, 19,665.92 and 7,963.43 is: 10,988.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,252.27 : 19,665.92 = 7,963.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,252.27/19,665.92 = 7,963.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,252.27x = 19,665.92 × 7,963.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,252.27x = 156,608,098.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,608,098.88/14,252.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,988.30

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