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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,270.83, 19,693.25 and 7,897.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,270.83, 19,693.25 and 7,897.69 is: 10,898.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,270.83 : 19,693.25 = 7,897.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,270.83/19,693.25 = 7,897.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,270.83x = 19,693.25 × 7,897.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,270.83x = 155,531,131.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,531,131.99/14,270.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,898.54

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