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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,232.46, 19,640.77 and 7,944.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,232.46, 19,640.77 and 7,944.84 is: 10,963.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,232.46 : 19,640.77 = 7,944.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,232.46/19,640.77 = 7,944.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,232.46x = 19,640.77 × 7,944.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,232.46x = 156,042,775.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,042,775.13/14,232.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,963.87

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