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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,173.68, 19,558.85 and 7,799.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,173.68, 19,558.85 and 7,799.18 is: 10,762.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,173.68 : 19,558.85 = 7,799.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,173.68/19,558.85 = 7,799.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,173.68x = 19,558.85 × 7,799.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,173.68x = 152,542,972.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,542,972.25/14,173.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,762.41

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