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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,238.33, 19,648.82 and 7,950.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,238.33, 19,648.82 and 7,950.71 is: 10,971.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,238.33 : 19,648.82 = 7,950.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,238.33/19,648.82 = 7,950.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,238.33x = 19,648.82 × 7,950.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,238.33x = 156,221,931.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,221,931.66/14,238.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,971.93

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