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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,237.66, 19,648.50 and 7,950.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,237.66, 19,648.50 and 7,950.44 is: 10,971.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,237.66 : 19,648.50 = 7,950.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,237.66/19,648.50 = 7,950.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,237.66x = 19,648.50 × 7,950.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,237.66x = 156,214,220.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,214,220.34/14,237.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,971.90

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