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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,189.34, 19,581.29 and 7,901.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,189.34, 19,581.29 and 7,901.72 is: 10,904.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,189.34 : 19,581.29 = 7,901.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,189.34/19,581.29 = 7,901.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,189.34x = 19,581.29 × 7,901.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,189.34x = 154,725,880.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,725,880.91/14,189.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,904.37

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