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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,237.74, 19,646.25 and 7,950.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,237.74, 19,646.25 and 7,950.38 is: 10,970.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,237.74 : 19,646.25 = 7,950.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,237.74/19,646.25 = 7,950.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,237.74x = 19,646.25 × 7,950.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,237.74x = 156,195,153.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,195,153.08/14,237.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,970.50

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