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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,209.75, 19,609.59 and 7,922.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,209.75, 19,609.59 and 7,922.26 is: 10,932.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,209.75 : 19,609.59 = 7,922.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,209.75/19,609.59 = 7,922.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,209.75x = 19,609.59 × 7,922.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,209.75x = 155,352,270.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,352,270.47/14,209.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,932.79

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