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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,270.89, 19,693.34 and 7,897.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,270.89, 19,693.34 and 7,897.75 is: 10,898.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,270.89 : 19,693.34 = 7,897.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,270.89/19,693.34 = 7,897.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,270.89x = 19,693.34 × 7,897.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,270.89x = 155,533,026.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,533,026.75/14,270.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,898.62

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