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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,220, 19,622.16 and 7,931.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,220, 19,622.16 and 7,931.28 is: 10,944.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,220 : 19,622.16 = 7,931.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,220/19,622.16 = 7,931.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,220x = 19,622.16 × 7,931.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,220x = 155,628,845.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,628,845.16/14,220
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,944.36

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