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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,235.58, 19,645.11 and 7,947.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,235.58, 19,645.11 and 7,947.95 is: 10,968.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,235.58 : 19,645.11 = 7,947.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,235.58/19,645.11 = 7,947.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,235.58x = 19,645.11 × 7,947.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,235.58x = 156,138,401.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,138,401.14/14,235.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,968.18

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