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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,228.61, 19,636.34 and 7,941.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,228.61, 19,636.34 and 7,941.39 is: 10,959.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,228.61 : 19,636.34 = 7,941.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,228.61/19,636.34 = 7,941.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,228.61x = 19,636.34 × 7,941.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,228.61x = 155,939,834.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,939,834.11/14,228.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,959.60

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