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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,231.96, 19,640.09 and 7,944.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,231.96, 19,640.09 and 7,944.34 is: 10,963.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,231.96 : 19,640.09 = 7,944.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,231.96/19,640.09 = 7,944.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,231.96x = 19,640.09 × 7,944.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,231.96x = 156,027,414.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,027,414.67/14,231.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,963.17

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