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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,230.32, 19,639.32 and 7,943.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,230.32, 19,639.32 and 7,943.28 is: 10,962.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,230.32 : 19,639.32 = 7,943.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,230.32/19,639.32 = 7,943.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,230.32x = 19,639.32 × 7,943.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,230.32x = 156,000,617.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,000,617.77/14,230.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,962.55

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