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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,232.63, 19,641.05 and 7,945

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,232.63, 19,641.05 and 7,945 is: 10,964.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,232.63 : 19,641.05 = 7,945 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,232.63/19,641.05 = 7,945/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,232.63x = 19,641.05 × 7,945
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,232.63x = 156,048,142.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,048,142.25/14,232.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,964.11

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