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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,234.03, 19,642.96 and 7,946.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,234.03, 19,642.96 and 7,946.40 is: 10,966.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,234.03 : 19,642.96 = 7,946.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,234.03/19,642.96 = 7,946.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,234.03x = 19,642.96 × 7,946.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,234.03x = 156,090,777.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,090,777.61/14,234.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,966.03

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