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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,459.65, 19,953.94 and 7,999.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,459.65, 19,953.94 and 7,999.52 is: 11,039.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,459.65 : 19,953.94 = 7,999.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,459.65/19,953.94 = 7,999.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,459.65x = 19,953.94 × 7,999.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,459.65x = 159,621,971.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,621,971.99/14,459.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,039.13

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