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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,180.72, 19,569.72 and 7,892.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,180.72, 19,569.72 and 7,892.68 is: 10,892.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,180.72 : 19,569.72 = 7,892.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,180.72/19,569.72 = 7,892.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,180.72x = 19,569.72 × 7,892.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,180.72x = 154,457,537.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,457,537.65/14,180.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,892.08

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