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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,252.97, 19,669.13 and 7,965.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,252.97, 19,669.13 and 7,965.35 is: 10,992.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,252.97 : 19,669.13 = 7,965.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,252.97/19,669.13 = 7,965.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,252.97x = 19,669.13 × 7,965.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,252.97x = 156,671,504.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,671,504.65/14,252.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,992.20

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