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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,178.14, 19,565.63 and 7,890.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,178.14, 19,565.63 and 7,890.51 is: 10,888.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,178.14 : 19,565.63 = 7,890.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,178.14/19,565.63 = 7,890.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,178.14x = 19,565.63 × 7,890.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,178.14x = 154,382,799.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,382,799.17/14,178.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,888.79

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