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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,196.79, 19,591.70 and 7,823.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,196.79, 19,591.70 and 7,823.61 is: 10,796.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,196.79 : 19,591.70 = 7,823.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,196.79/19,591.70 = 7,823.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,196.79x = 19,591.70 × 7,823.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,196.79x = 153,277,780.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,277,780.88/14,196.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,796.65

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