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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,225.58, 19,631.84 and 7,939.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,225.58, 19,631.84 and 7,939.17 is: 10,956.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,225.58 : 19,631.84 = 7,939.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,225.58/19,631.84 = 7,939.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,225.58x = 19,631.84 × 7,939.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,225.58x = 155,860,475.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,860,475.48/14,225.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,956.35

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