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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,231.56, 19,639.94 and 7,943.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,231.56, 19,639.94 and 7,943.88 is: 10,962.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,231.56 : 19,639.94 = 7,943.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,231.56/19,639.94 = 7,943.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,231.56x = 19,639.94 × 7,943.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,231.56x = 156,017,326.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,017,326.57/14,231.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,962.77

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