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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,252.78, 19,668.87 and 7,965.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,252.78, 19,668.87 and 7,965.16 is: 10,991.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,252.78 : 19,668.87 = 7,965.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,252.78/19,668.87 = 7,965.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,252.78x = 19,668.87 × 7,965.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,252.78x = 156,665,647.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,665,647.40/14,252.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,991.93

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