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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,179.95, 19,568.46 and 7,892.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,179.95, 19,568.46 and 7,892.33 is: 10,891.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,179.95 : 19,568.46 = 7,892.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,179.95/19,568.46 = 7,892.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,179.95x = 19,568.46 × 7,892.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,179.95x = 154,440,743.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,440,743.91/14,179.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,891.49

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