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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,186.44, 19,577.34 and 7,898.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,186.44, 19,577.34 and 7,898.82 is: 10,900.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,186.44 : 19,577.34 = 7,898.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,186.44/19,577.34 = 7,898.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,186.44x = 19,577.34 × 7,898.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,186.44x = 154,637,786.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,637,786.85/14,186.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,900.39

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