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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,179.89, 19,568.88 and 7,891.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,179.89, 19,568.88 and 7,891.86 is: 10,891.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,179.89 : 19,568.88 = 7,891.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,179.89/19,568.88 = 7,891.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,179.89x = 19,568.88 × 7,891.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,179.89x = 154,434,861.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,434,861.32/14,179.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,891.12

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