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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,189.32, 19,581.96 and 7,901.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,189.32, 19,581.96 and 7,901.56 is: 10,904.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,189.32 : 19,581.96 = 7,901.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,189.32/19,581.96 = 7,901.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,189.32x = 19,581.96 × 7,901.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,189.32x = 154,728,031.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,728,031.86/14,189.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,904.54

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