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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,181.72, 19,570.78 and 7,893.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,181.72, 19,570.78 and 7,893.96 is: 10,893.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,181.72 : 19,570.78 = 7,893.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,181.72/19,570.78 = 7,893.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,181.72x = 19,570.78 × 7,893.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,181.72x = 154,490,954.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,490,954.49/14,181.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,893.67

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