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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,219.64, 19,623.52 and 7,931.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,219.64, 19,623.52 and 7,931.88 is: 10,946.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,219.64 : 19,623.52 = 7,931.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,219.64/19,623.52 = 7,931.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,219.64x = 19,623.52 × 7,931.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,219.64x = 155,651,405.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,651,405.82/14,219.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,946.23

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