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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,252.87, 19,668.92 and 7,965.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,252.87, 19,668.92 and 7,965.25 is: 10,992.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,252.87 : 19,668.92 = 7,965.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,252.87/19,668.92 = 7,965.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,252.87x = 19,668.92 × 7,965.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,252.87x = 156,667,776.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,667,776.03/14,252.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,992.01

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