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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,238.46, 19,649.05 and 7,950.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,238.46, 19,649.05 and 7,950.84 is: 10,972.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,238.46 : 19,649.05 = 7,950.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,238.46/19,649.05 = 7,950.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,238.46x = 19,649.05 × 7,950.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,238.46x = 156,226,452.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,226,452.70/14,238.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,972.15

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