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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,446.88, 19,936.69 and 7,822.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,446.88, 19,936.69 and 7,822.88 is: 10,795.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,446.88 : 19,936.69 = 7,822.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,446.88/19,936.69 = 7,822.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,446.88x = 19,936.69 × 7,822.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,446.88x = 155,962,333.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,962,333.47/14,446.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,795.57

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