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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,238.94, 19,650.04 and 7,951.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,238.94, 19,650.04 and 7,951.31 is: 10,972.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,238.94 : 19,650.04 = 7,951.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,238.94/19,650.04 = 7,951.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,238.94x = 19,650.04 × 7,951.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,238.94x = 156,243,559.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,243,559.55/14,238.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,972.98

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