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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,257.04, 19,674.64 and 7,969.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,257.04, 19,674.64 and 7,969.36 is: 10,997.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,257.04 : 19,674.64 = 7,969.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,257.04/19,674.64 = 7,969.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,257.04x = 19,674.64 × 7,969.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,257.04x = 156,794,289.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,794,289.03/14,257.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,997.67

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