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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,187.66, 19,579.57 and 7,900.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,187.66, 19,579.57 and 7,900.03 is: 10,902.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,187.66 : 19,579.57 = 7,900.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,187.66/19,579.57 = 7,900.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,187.66x = 19,579.57 × 7,900.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,187.66x = 154,679,239.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,679,239.55/14,187.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,902.38

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