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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,224.94, 19,625.82 and 7,936.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,224.94, 19,625.82 and 7,936.10 is: 10,949.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,224.94 : 19,625.82 = 7,936.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,224.94/19,625.82 = 7,936.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,224.94x = 19,625.82 × 7,936.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,224.94x = 155,752,470.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,752,470.10/14,224.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,949.25

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