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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,252.38, 19,668.28 and 7,964.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,252.38, 19,668.28 and 7,964.75 is: 10,991.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,252.38 : 19,668.28 = 7,964.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,252.38/19,668.28 = 7,964.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,252.38x = 19,668.28 × 7,964.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,252.38x = 156,652,913.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,652,913.22/14,252.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,991.36

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