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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,231.46, 19,639.40 and 7,943.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,231.46, 19,639.40 and 7,943.84 is: 10,962.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,231.46 : 19,639.40 = 7,943.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,231.46/19,639.40 = 7,943.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,231.46x = 19,639.40 × 7,943.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,231.46x = 156,012,113.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,012,113.38/14,231.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,962.48

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