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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,229.78, 19,636.77 and 7,942.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,229.78, 19,636.77 and 7,942.74 is: 10,960.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,229.78 : 19,636.77 = 7,942.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,229.78/19,636.77 = 7,942.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,229.78x = 19,636.77 × 7,942.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,229.78x = 155,969,758.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,969,758.55/14,229.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,960.80

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