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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,231.13, 19,638.98 and 7,943.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,231.13, 19,638.98 and 7,943.50 is: 10,962.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,231.13 : 19,638.98 = 7,943.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,231.13/19,638.98 = 7,943.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,231.13x = 19,638.98 × 7,943.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,231.13x = 156,002,237.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,002,237.63/14,231.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,962.04

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