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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,252.36, 19,666.50 and 7,964.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,252.36, 19,666.50 and 7,964.60 is: 10,990.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,252.36 : 19,666.50 = 7,964.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,252.36/19,666.50 = 7,964.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,252.36x = 19,666.50 × 7,964.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,252.36x = 156,635,805.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,635,805.90/14,252.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,990.17

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