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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,176.41, 19,563.60 and 7,803.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,176.41, 19,563.60 and 7,803.73 is: 10,769.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,176.41 : 19,563.60 = 7,803.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,176.41/19,563.60 = 7,803.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,176.41x = 19,563.60 × 7,803.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,176.41x = 152,669,052.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,669,052.23/14,176.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,769.23

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