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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,235.54, 19,645.08 and 7,947.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,235.54, 19,645.08 and 7,947.96 is: 10,968.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,235.54 : 19,645.08 = 7,947.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,235.54/19,645.08 = 7,947.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,235.54x = 19,645.08 × 7,947.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,235.54x = 156,138,310.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,138,310.04/14,235.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,968.20

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