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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,236.59, 19,646.49 and 7,948.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,236.59, 19,646.49 and 7,948.96 is: 10,969.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,236.59 : 19,646.49 = 7,948.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,236.59/19,646.49 = 7,948.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,236.59x = 19,646.49 × 7,948.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,236.59x = 156,169,163.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,169,163.15/14,236.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,969.56

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