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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,236.68, 19,642.05 and 7,947.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,236.68, 19,642.05 and 7,947.84 is: 10,965.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,236.68 : 19,642.05 = 7,947.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,236.68/19,642.05 = 7,947.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,236.68x = 19,642.05 × 7,947.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,236.68x = 156,111,870.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,111,870.67/14,236.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,965.47

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