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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,186.89, 19,577.52 and 7,899.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,186.89, 19,577.52 and 7,899.27 is: 10,900.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,186.89 : 19,577.52 = 7,899.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,186.89/19,577.52 = 7,899.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,186.89x = 19,577.52 × 7,899.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,186.89x = 154,648,116.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,648,116.41/14,186.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,900.78

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