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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,183.25, 19,573.02 and 7,895.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,183.25, 19,573.02 and 7,895.76 is: 10,896.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,183.25 : 19,573.02 = 7,895.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,183.25/19,573.02 = 7,895.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,183.25x = 19,573.02 × 7,895.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,183.25x = 154,543,868.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,543,868.40/14,183.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,896.22

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