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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,187.76, 19,578.92 and 7,900.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,187.76, 19,578.92 and 7,900.13 is: 10,902.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,187.76 : 19,578.92 = 7,900.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,187.76/19,578.92 = 7,900.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,187.76x = 19,578.92 × 7,900.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,187.76x = 154,676,022.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,676,022.71/14,187.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,902.08

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