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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,235.10, 19,644.03 and 7,947.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,235.10, 19,644.03 and 7,947.34 is: 10,967.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,235.10 : 19,644.03 = 7,947.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,235.10/19,644.03 = 7,947.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,235.10x = 19,644.03 × 7,947.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,235.10x = 156,117,785.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,117,785.38/14,235.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,967.10

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