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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,254.14, 19,670.94 and 7,966.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,254.14, 19,670.94 and 7,966.92 is: 10,994.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,254.14 : 19,670.94 = 7,966.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,254.14/19,670.94 = 7,966.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,254.14x = 19,670.94 × 7,966.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,254.14x = 156,716,805.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,716,805.30/14,254.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,994.48

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