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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,187.88, 19,579.14 and 7,899.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,187.88, 19,579.14 and 7,899.88 is: 10,901.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,187.88 : 19,579.14 = 7,899.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,187.88/19,579.14 = 7,899.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,187.88x = 19,579.14 × 7,899.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,187.88x = 154,672,856.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,672,856.50/14,187.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,901.76

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