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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,235.33, 19,644.77 and 7,947.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,235.33, 19,644.77 and 7,947.71 is: 10,967.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,235.33 : 19,644.77 = 7,947.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,235.33/19,644.77 = 7,947.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,235.33x = 19,644.77 × 7,947.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,235.33x = 156,130,797.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,130,797.01/14,235.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,967.84

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