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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,224.63, 19,629.26 and 7,935.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,224.63, 19,629.26 and 7,935.79 is: 10,950.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,224.63 : 19,629.26 = 7,935.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,224.63/19,629.26 = 7,935.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,224.63x = 19,629.26 × 7,935.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,224.63x = 155,773,685.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,773,685.22/14,224.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,950.98

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