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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,235.83, 19,645.46 and 7,948.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,235.83, 19,645.46 and 7,948.21 is: 10,968.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,235.83 : 19,645.46 = 7,948.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,235.83/19,645.46 = 7,948.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,235.83x = 19,645.46 × 7,948.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,235.83x = 156,146,103.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,146,103.66/14,235.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,968.53

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