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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,182.63, 19,572.03 and 7,894.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,182.63, 19,572.03 and 7,894.87 is: 10,894.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,182.63 : 19,572.03 = 7,894.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,182.63/19,572.03 = 7,894.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,182.63x = 19,572.03 × 7,894.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,182.63x = 154,518,495.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,518,495.15/14,182.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,894.92

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