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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,235.24, 19,642.80 and 7,947.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,235.24, 19,642.80 and 7,947.88 is: 10,967.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,235.24 : 19,642.80 = 7,947.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,235.24/19,642.80 = 7,947.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,235.24x = 19,642.80 × 7,947.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,235.24x = 156,118,617.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,118,617.26/14,235.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,967.05

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