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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,230.48, 19,639.92 and 7,944.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,230.48, 19,639.92 and 7,944.16 is: 10,963.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,230.48 : 19,639.92 = 7,944.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,230.48/19,639.92 = 7,944.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,230.48x = 19,639.92 × 7,944.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,230.48x = 156,022,666.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,022,666.87/14,230.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,963.98

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