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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,238.78, 19,648.89 and 7,951.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,238.78, 19,648.89 and 7,951.02 is: 10,972.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,238.78 : 19,648.89 = 7,951.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,238.78/19,648.89 = 7,951.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,238.78x = 19,648.89 × 7,951.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,238.78x = 156,228,717.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,228,717.37/14,238.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,972.06

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