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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,179.83, 19,568.64 and 7,806.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,179.83, 19,568.64 and 7,806.91 is: 10,773.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,179.83 : 19,568.64 = 7,806.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,179.83/19,568.64 = 7,806.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,179.83x = 19,568.64 × 7,806.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,179.83x = 152,770,529.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,770,529.40/14,179.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,773.79

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