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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,253.89, 19,670.23 and 7,966.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,253.89, 19,670.23 and 7,966.27 is: 10,993.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,253.89 : 19,670.23 = 7,966.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,253.89/19,670.23 = 7,966.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,253.89x = 19,670.23 × 7,966.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,253.89x = 156,698,363.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,698,363.14/14,253.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,993.38

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