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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,234.59, 19,643.73 and 7,946.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,234.59, 19,643.73 and 7,946.96 is: 10,966.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,234.59 : 19,643.73 = 7,946.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,234.59/19,643.73 = 7,946.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,234.59x = 19,643.73 × 7,946.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,234.59x = 156,107,936.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,107,936.56/14,234.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,966.80

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