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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,223.63, 19,627.88 and 7,934.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,223.63, 19,627.88 and 7,934.79 is: 10,949.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,223.63 : 19,627.88 = 7,934.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,223.63/19,627.88 = 7,934.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,223.63x = 19,627.88 × 7,934.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,223.63x = 155,743,105.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,743,105.95/14,223.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,949.60

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