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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,237.44, 19,647.97 and 7,949.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,237.44, 19,647.97 and 7,949.81 is: 10,970.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,237.44 : 19,647.97 = 7,949.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,237.44/19,647.97 = 7,949.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,237.44x = 19,647.97 × 7,949.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,237.44x = 156,197,657.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,197,657.63/14,237.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,970.91

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