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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,266.23, 19,687.98 and 7,892.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,266.23, 19,687.98 and 7,892.72 is: 10,892.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,266.23 : 19,687.98 = 7,892.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,266.23/19,687.98 = 7,892.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,266.23x = 19,687.98 × 7,892.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,266.23x = 155,391,634.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,391,634.80/14,266.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,892.27

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