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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,230.49, 19,636.27 and 7,943.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,230.49, 19,636.27 and 7,943.13 is: 10,960.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,230.49 : 19,636.27 = 7,943.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,230.49/19,636.27 = 7,943.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,230.49x = 19,636.27 × 7,943.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,230.49x = 155,973,405.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,973,405.61/14,230.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,960.51

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