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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,234.74, 19,642.11 and 7,947.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,234.74, 19,642.11 and 7,947.38 is: 10,966.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,234.74 : 19,642.11 = 7,947.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,234.74/19,642.11 = 7,947.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,234.74x = 19,642.11 × 7,947.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,234.74x = 156,103,312.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,103,312.17/14,234.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,966.36

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