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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,183.48, 19,573.98 and 7,895.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,183.48, 19,573.98 and 7,895.72 is: 10,896.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,183.48 : 19,573.98 = 7,895.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,183.48/19,573.98 = 7,895.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,183.48x = 19,573.98 × 7,895.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,183.48x = 154,550,665.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,550,665.37/14,183.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,896.53

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