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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,255.54, 19,672.67 and 7,967.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,255.54, 19,672.67 and 7,967.91 is: 10,995.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,255.54 : 19,672.67 = 7,967.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,255.54/19,672.67 = 7,967.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,255.54x = 19,672.67 × 7,967.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,255.54x = 156,750,064.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,750,064.02/14,255.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,995.73

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