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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,254.24, 19,670.82 and 7,966.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,254.24, 19,670.82 and 7,966.62 is: 10,993.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,254.24 : 19,670.82 = 7,966.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,254.24/19,670.82 = 7,966.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,254.24x = 19,670.82 × 7,966.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,254.24x = 156,709,948.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,709,948.03/14,254.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,993.92

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