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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,274.22, 19,698.45 and 7,901.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,274.22, 19,698.45 and 7,901.24 is: 10,903.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,274.22 : 19,698.45 = 7,901.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,274.22/19,698.45 = 7,901.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,274.22x = 19,698.45 × 7,901.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,274.22x = 155,642,230.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,642,230.32/14,274.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,903.73

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