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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,238.70, 19,649.70 and 7,951.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,238.70, 19,649.70 and 7,951.08 is: 10,972.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,238.70 : 19,649.70 = 7,951.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,238.70/19,649.70 = 7,951.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,238.70x = 19,649.70 × 7,951.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,238.70x = 156,236,336.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,236,336.68/14,238.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,972.65

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