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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,228.06, 19,634.74 and 7,940.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,228.06, 19,634.74 and 7,940.44 is: 10,957.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,228.06 : 19,634.74 = 7,940.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,228.06/19,634.74 = 7,940.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,228.06x = 19,634.74 × 7,940.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,228.06x = 155,908,474.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,908,474.89/14,228.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,957.82

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