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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,226.74, 19,631.09 and 7,939.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,226.74, 19,631.09 and 7,939.38 is: 10,955.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,226.74 : 19,631.09 = 7,939.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,226.74/19,631.09 = 7,939.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,226.74x = 19,631.09 × 7,939.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,226.74x = 155,858,683.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,858,683.32/14,226.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,955.33

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