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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,237.56, 19,647.12 and 7,948.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,237.56, 19,647.12 and 7,948.72 is: 10,968.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,237.56 : 19,647.12 = 7,948.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,237.56/19,647.12 = 7,948.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,237.56x = 19,647.12 × 7,948.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,237.56x = 156,169,455.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,169,455.69/14,237.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,968.84

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