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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,226.61, 19,632.80 and 7,939.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,226.61, 19,632.80 and 7,939.03 is: 10,955.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,226.61 : 19,632.80 = 7,939.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,226.61/19,632.80 = 7,939.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,226.61x = 19,632.80 × 7,939.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,226.61x = 155,865,348.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,865,348.49/14,226.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,955.90

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