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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,256.36, 19,674.18 and 7,968.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,256.36, 19,674.18 and 7,968.60 is: 10,996.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,256.36 : 19,674.18 = 7,968.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,256.36/19,674.18 = 7,968.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,256.36x = 19,674.18 × 7,968.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,256.36x = 156,775,670.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,775,670.75/14,256.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,996.89

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