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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,220.60, 19,624.50 and 7,932.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,220.60, 19,624.50 and 7,932.96 is: 10,947.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,220.60 : 19,624.50 = 7,932.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,220.60/19,624.50 = 7,932.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,220.60x = 19,624.50 × 7,932.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,220.60x = 155,680,373.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,680,373.52/14,220.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,947.52

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