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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,237.09, 19,647.18 and 7,949.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,237.09, 19,647.18 and 7,949.46 is: 10,970.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,237.09 : 19,647.18 = 7,949.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,237.09/19,647.18 = 7,949.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,237.09x = 19,647.18 × 7,949.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,237.09x = 156,184,471.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,184,471.52/14,237.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,970.26

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