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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,256.17, 19,673.54 and 7,968.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,256.17, 19,673.54 and 7,968.54 is: 10,996.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,256.17 : 19,673.54 = 7,968.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,256.17/19,673.54 = 7,968.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,256.17x = 19,673.54 × 7,968.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,256.17x = 156,769,350.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,769,350.59/14,256.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,996.60

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