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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,189.37, 19,581.41 and 7,901.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,189.37, 19,581.41 and 7,901.74 is: 10,904.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,189.37 : 19,581.41 = 7,901.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,189.37/19,581.41 = 7,901.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,189.37x = 19,581.41 × 7,901.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,189.37x = 154,727,210.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,727,210.65/14,189.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,904.45

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