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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,236.29, 19,646.96 and 7,948.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,236.29, 19,646.96 and 7,948.67 is: 10,969.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,236.29 : 19,646.96 = 7,948.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,236.29/19,646.96 = 7,948.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,236.29x = 19,646.96 × 7,948.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,236.29x = 156,167,063.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,167,063.57/14,236.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,969.65

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