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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,266.14, 19,686.96 and 7,892.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,266.14, 19,686.96 and 7,892.58 is: 10,891.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,266.14 : 19,686.96 = 7,892.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,266.14/19,686.96 = 7,892.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,266.14x = 19,686.96 × 7,892.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,266.14x = 155,380,906.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,380,906.76/14,266.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,891.59

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