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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,232.72, 19,641.12 and 7,945.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,232.72, 19,641.12 and 7,945.04 is: 10,964.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,232.72 : 19,641.12 = 7,945.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,232.72/19,641.12 = 7,945.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,232.72x = 19,641.12 × 7,945.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,232.72x = 156,049,484.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,049,484.04/14,232.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,964.14

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