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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,230.71, 19,638.36 and 7,943.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,230.71, 19,638.36 and 7,943.07 is: 10,961.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,230.71 : 19,638.36 = 7,943.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,230.71/19,638.36 = 7,943.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,230.71x = 19,638.36 × 7,943.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,230.71x = 155,988,868.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,988,868.17/14,230.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,961.43

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