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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,266.40, 19,687.26 and 7,892.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,266.40, 19,687.26 and 7,892.82 is: 10,891.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,266.40 : 19,687.26 = 7,892.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,266.40/19,687.26 = 7,892.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,266.40x = 19,687.26 × 7,892.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,266.40x = 155,388,048.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,388,048.69/14,266.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,891.89

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