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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,225.99, 19,632.48 and 7,938.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,225.99, 19,632.48 and 7,938.37 is: 10,955.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,225.99 : 19,632.48 = 7,938.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,225.99/19,632.48 = 7,938.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,225.99x = 19,632.48 × 7,938.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,225.99x = 155,849,792.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,849,792.10/14,225.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,955.29

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