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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,187.89, 19,578.90 and 7,900.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,187.89, 19,578.90 and 7,900.27 is: 10,902.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,187.89 : 19,578.90 = 7,900.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,187.89/19,578.90 = 7,900.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,187.89x = 19,578.90 × 7,900.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,187.89x = 154,678,596.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,678,596.30/14,187.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,902.16

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