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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,178.39, 19,565.98 and 7,890.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,178.39, 19,565.98 and 7,890.76 is: 10,889.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,178.39 : 19,565.98 = 7,890.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,178.39/19,565.98 = 7,890.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,178.39x = 19,565.98 × 7,890.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,178.39x = 154,390,412.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,390,412.89/14,178.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,889.14

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