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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,224.07, 19,629.22 and 7,936.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,224.07, 19,629.22 and 7,936.44 is: 10,952.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,224.07 : 19,629.22 = 7,936.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,224.07/19,629.22 = 7,936.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,224.07x = 19,629.22 × 7,936.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,224.07x = 155,786,126.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,786,126.78/14,224.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,952.29

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