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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,254.98, 19,673.73 and 7,968.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,254.98, 19,673.73 and 7,968.66 is: 10,997.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,254.98 : 19,673.73 = 7,968.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,254.98/19,673.73 = 7,968.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,254.98x = 19,673.73 × 7,968.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,254.98x = 156,773,265.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,773,265.30/14,254.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,997.79

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