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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,254.32, 19,669.76 and 7,966.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,254.32, 19,669.76 and 7,966.56 is: 10,993.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,254.32 : 19,669.76 = 7,966.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,254.32/19,669.76 = 7,966.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,254.32x = 19,669.76 × 7,966.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,254.32x = 156,700,323.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,700,323.23/14,254.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,993.18

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