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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,180.26, 19,568.57 and 7,892.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,180.26, 19,568.57 and 7,892.64 is: 10,891.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,180.26 : 19,568.57 = 7,892.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,180.26/19,568.57 = 7,892.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,180.26x = 19,568.57 × 7,892.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,180.26x = 154,447,541.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,447,541.02/14,180.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,891.73

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