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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,237.17, 19,647.29 and 7,949.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,237.17, 19,647.29 and 7,949.54 is: 10,970.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,237.17 : 19,647.29 = 7,949.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,237.17/19,647.29 = 7,949.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,237.17x = 19,647.29 × 7,949.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,237.17x = 156,186,986.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,186,986.74/14,237.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,970.37

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