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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,228.82, 19,637.25 and 7,941.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,228.82, 19,637.25 and 7,941.78 is: 10,960.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,228.82 : 19,637.25 = 7,941.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,228.82/19,637.25 = 7,941.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,228.82x = 19,637.25 × 7,941.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,228.82x = 155,954,719.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,954,719.31/14,228.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,960.48

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