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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,229.84, 19,637.76 and 7,943.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,229.84, 19,637.76 and 7,943.52 is: 10,962.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,229.84 : 19,637.76 = 7,943.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,229.84/19,637.76 = 7,943.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,229.84x = 19,637.76 × 7,943.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,229.84x = 155,992,939.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,992,939.32/14,229.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,962.38

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