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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,252.42, 19,666.41 and 7,963.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,252.42, 19,666.41 and 7,963.94 is: 10,989.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,252.42 : 19,666.41 = 7,963.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,252.42/19,666.41 = 7,963.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,252.42x = 19,666.41 × 7,963.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,252.42x = 156,622,109.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,622,109.26/14,252.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,989.16

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