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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,226.94, 19,630.83 and 7,939.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,226.94, 19,630.83 and 7,939.30 is: 10,954.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,226.94 : 19,630.83 = 7,939.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,226.94/19,630.83 = 7,939.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,226.94x = 19,630.83 × 7,939.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,226.94x = 155,855,048.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,855,048.62/14,226.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,954.92

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