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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,188.41, 19,580.61 and 7,900.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,188.41, 19,580.61 and 7,900.79 is: 10,903.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,188.41 : 19,580.61 = 7,900.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,188.41/19,580.61 = 7,900.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,188.41x = 19,580.61 × 7,900.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,188.41x = 154,702,189.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,702,189.78/14,188.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,903.42

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