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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,184.98, 19,575.23 and 7,897.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,184.98, 19,575.23 and 7,897.34 is: 10,898.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,184.98 : 19,575.23 = 7,897.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,184.98/19,575.23 = 7,897.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,184.98x = 19,575.23 × 7,897.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,184.98x = 154,592,246.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,592,246.89/14,184.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,898.31

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