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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,183.89, 19,573.74 and 7,897.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,183.89, 19,573.74 and 7,897.75 is: 10,898.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,183.89 : 19,573.74 = 7,897.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,183.89/19,573.74 = 7,897.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,183.89x = 19,573.74 × 7,897.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,183.89x = 154,588,505.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,588,505.09/14,183.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,898.88

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