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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,187.96, 19,579.36 and 7,901.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,187.96, 19,579.36 and 7,901.80 is: 10,904.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,187.96 : 19,579.36 = 7,901.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,187.96/19,579.36 = 7,901.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,187.96x = 19,579.36 × 7,901.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,187.96x = 154,712,186.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,712,186.85/14,187.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,904.47

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