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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,252.85, 19,668.51 and 7,965.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,252.85, 19,668.51 and 7,965.21 is: 10,991.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,252.85 : 19,668.51 = 7,965.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,252.85/19,668.51 = 7,965.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,252.85x = 19,668.51 × 7,965.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,252.85x = 156,663,812.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,663,812.54/14,252.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,991.75

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