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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,222.78, 19,626.08 and 7,935.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,222.78, 19,626.08 and 7,935.56 is: 10,950.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,222.78 : 19,626.08 = 7,935.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,222.78/19,626.08 = 7,935.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,222.78x = 19,626.08 × 7,935.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,222.78x = 155,743,935.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,743,935.40/14,222.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,950.32

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