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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,236.03, 19,645.72 and 7,948.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,236.03, 19,645.72 and 7,948.40 is: 10,968.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,236.03 : 19,645.72 = 7,948.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,236.03/19,645.72 = 7,948.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,236.03x = 19,645.72 × 7,948.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,236.03x = 156,152,040.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,152,040.85/14,236.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,968.79

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