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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,298.65, 19,731.89 and 7,925.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,298.65, 19,731.89 and 7,925.22 is: 10,936.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,298.65 : 19,731.89 = 7,925.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,298.65/19,731.89 = 7,925.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,298.65x = 19,731.89 × 7,925.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,298.65x = 156,379,569.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,379,569.27/14,298.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,936.67

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