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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,233.51, 19,641.45 and 7,946.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,233.51, 19,641.45 and 7,946.29 is: 10,965.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,233.51 : 19,641.45 = 7,946.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,233.51/19,641.45 = 7,946.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,233.51x = 19,641.45 × 7,946.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,233.51x = 156,076,657.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,076,657.72/14,233.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,965.44

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