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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,252.63, 19,669.23 and 7,965

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,252.63, 19,669.23 and 7,965 is: 10,992.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,252.63 : 19,669.23 = 7,965 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,252.63/19,669.23 = 7,965/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,252.63x = 19,669.23 × 7,965
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,252.63x = 156,665,416.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,665,416.95/14,252.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,992.04

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