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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,188.23, 19,579.84 and 7,900.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,188.23, 19,579.84 and 7,900.61 is: 10,902.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,188.23 : 19,579.84 = 7,900.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,188.23/19,579.84 = 7,900.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,188.23x = 19,579.84 × 7,900.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,188.23x = 154,692,679.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,692,679.70/14,188.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,902.89

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