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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,224.53, 19,628.69 and 7,936.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,224.53, 19,628.69 and 7,936.77 is: 10,952.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,224.53 : 19,628.69 = 7,936.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,224.53/19,628.69 = 7,936.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,224.53x = 19,628.69 × 7,936.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,224.53x = 155,788,358.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,788,358.25/14,224.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,952.09

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