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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,165.59, 19,548.95 and 7,791.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,165.59, 19,548.95 and 7,791.86 is: 10,753.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,165.59 : 19,548.95 = 7,791.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,165.59/19,548.95 = 7,791.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,165.59x = 19,548.95 × 7,791.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,165.59x = 152,322,681.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,322,681.55/14,165.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,753.01

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