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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,253.38, 19,669.66 and 7,965.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,253.38, 19,669.66 and 7,965.75 is: 10,992.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,253.38 : 19,669.66 = 7,965.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,253.38/19,669.66 = 7,965.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,253.38x = 19,669.66 × 7,965.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,253.38x = 156,683,594.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,683,594.15/14,253.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,992.73

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