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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,238.83, 19,650.12 and 7,952.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,238.83, 19,650.12 and 7,952.42 is: 10,974.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,238.83 : 19,650.12 = 7,952.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,238.83/19,650.12 = 7,952.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,238.83x = 19,650.12 × 7,952.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,238.83x = 156,266,007.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,266,007.29/14,238.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,974.64

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