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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,219.83, 19,623.90 and 7,933.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,219.83, 19,623.90 and 7,933.42 is: 10,948.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,219.83 : 19,623.90 = 7,933.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,219.83/19,623.90 = 7,933.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,219.83x = 19,623.90 × 7,933.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,219.83x = 155,684,640.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,684,640.74/14,219.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,948.42

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