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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,234.91, 19,643.90 and 7,947.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,234.91, 19,643.90 and 7,947.15 is: 10,966.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,234.91 : 19,643.90 = 7,947.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,234.91/19,643.90 = 7,947.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,234.91x = 19,643.90 × 7,947.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,234.91x = 156,112,980.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,112,980.15/14,234.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,966.91

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