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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,234.51, 19,642.83 and 7,947.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,234.51, 19,642.83 and 7,947.29 is: 10,966.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,234.51 : 19,642.83 = 7,947.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,234.51/19,642.83 = 7,947.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,234.51x = 19,642.83 × 7,947.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,234.51x = 156,107,266.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,107,266.43/14,234.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,966.82

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