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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,237.67, 19,647.99 and 7,950.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,237.67, 19,647.99 and 7,950.05 is: 10,971.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,237.67 : 19,647.99 = 7,950.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,237.67/19,647.99 = 7,950.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,237.67x = 19,647.99 × 7,950.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,237.67x = 156,202,364.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,202,364.91/14,237.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,971.06

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