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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,221.38, 19,625.40 and 7,933.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,221.38, 19,625.40 and 7,933.62 is: 10,948.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,221.38 : 19,625.40 = 7,933.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,221.38/19,625.40 = 7,933.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,221.38x = 19,625.40 × 7,933.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,221.38x = 155,700,465.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,700,465.95/14,221.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,948.34

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