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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,168.90, 19,552.58 and 7,795.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,168.90, 19,552.58 and 7,795.46 is: 10,757.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,168.90 : 19,552.58 = 7,795.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,168.90/19,552.58 = 7,795.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,168.90x = 19,552.58 × 7,795.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,168.90x = 152,421,355.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,421,355.29/14,168.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,757.46

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