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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,166.59, 19,550.33 and 7,792.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,166.59, 19,550.33 and 7,792.86 is: 10,754.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,166.59 : 19,550.33 = 7,792.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,166.59/19,550.33 = 7,792.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,166.59x = 19,550.33 × 7,792.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,166.59x = 152,352,984.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,352,984.64/14,166.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,754.39

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