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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,220.84, 19,623.54 and 7,932.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,220.84, 19,623.54 and 7,932.72 is: 10,946.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,220.84 : 19,623.54 = 7,932.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,220.84/19,623.54 = 7,932.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,220.84x = 19,623.54 × 7,932.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,220.84x = 155,668,048.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,668,048.23/14,220.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,946.47

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