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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,230.08, 19,637.54 and 7,942.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,230.08, 19,637.54 and 7,942.46 is: 10,960.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,230.08 : 19,637.54 = 7,942.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,230.08/19,637.54 = 7,942.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,230.08x = 19,637.54 × 7,942.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,230.08x = 155,970,267.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,970,267.83/14,230.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,960.60

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