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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,236.88, 19,647.09 and 7,949.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,236.88, 19,647.09 and 7,949.25 is: 10,970.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,236.88 : 19,647.09 = 7,949.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,236.88/19,647.09 = 7,949.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,236.88x = 19,647.09 × 7,949.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,236.88x = 156,179,630.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,179,630.18/14,236.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,970.08

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