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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,316.22, 19,756.38 and 7,942.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,316.22, 19,756.38 and 7,942.88 is: 10,961.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,316.22 : 19,756.38 = 7,942.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,316.22/19,756.38 = 7,942.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,316.22x = 19,756.38 × 7,942.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,316.22x = 156,922,630.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,922,630.60/14,316.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,961.18

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