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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,237.61, 19,648.77 and 7,950.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,237.61, 19,648.77 and 7,950.39 is: 10,972.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,237.61 : 19,648.77 = 7,950.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,237.61/19,648.77 = 7,950.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,237.61x = 19,648.77 × 7,950.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,237.61x = 156,215,384.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,215,384.52/14,237.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,972.02

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