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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,235.93, 19,645.89 and 7,948.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,235.93, 19,645.89 and 7,948.32 is: 10,968.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,235.93 : 19,645.89 = 7,948.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,235.93/19,645.89 = 7,948.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,235.93x = 19,645.89 × 7,948.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,235.93x = 156,151,820.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,151,820.40/14,235.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,968.85

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