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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,253.63, 19,670.61 and 7,966

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,253.63, 19,670.61 and 7,966 is: 10,993.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,253.63 : 19,670.61 = 7,966 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,253.63/19,670.61 = 7,966/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,253.63x = 19,670.61 × 7,966
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,253.63x = 156,696,079.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,696,079.26/14,253.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,993.42

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