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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,235.03, 19,643.72 and 7,947.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,235.03, 19,643.72 and 7,947.27 is: 10,966.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,235.03 : 19,643.72 = 7,947.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,235.03/19,643.72 = 7,947.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,235.03x = 19,643.72 × 7,947.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,235.03x = 156,113,906.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,113,906.91/14,235.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,966.88

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