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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,170.93, 19,556.36 and 7,798.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,170.93, 19,556.36 and 7,798.26 is: 10,761.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,170.93 : 19,556.36 = 7,798.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,170.93/19,556.36 = 7,798.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,170.93x = 19,556.36 × 7,798.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,170.93x = 152,505,555.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,505,555.45/14,170.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,761.86

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