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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,230.56, 19,637.46 and 7,941.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,230.56, 19,637.46 and 7,941.72 is: 10,959.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,230.56 : 19,637.46 = 7,941.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,230.56/19,637.46 = 7,941.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,230.56x = 19,637.46 × 7,941.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,230.56x = 155,955,208.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,955,208.83/14,230.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,959.18

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