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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,173.49, 19,558.86 and 7,799.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,173.49, 19,558.86 and 7,799.69 is: 10,763.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,173.49 : 19,558.86 = 7,799.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,173.49/19,558.86 = 7,799.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,173.49x = 19,558.86 × 7,799.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,173.49x = 152,552,946.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,552,946.96/14,173.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,763.26

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