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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,228.44, 19,635.65 and 7,941.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,228.44, 19,635.65 and 7,941.22 is: 10,959.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,228.44 : 19,635.65 = 7,941.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,228.44/19,635.65 = 7,941.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,228.44x = 19,635.65 × 7,941.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,228.44x = 155,930,957.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,930,957.48/14,228.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,959.11

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