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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,189.38, 19,581.95 and 7,901.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,189.38, 19,581.95 and 7,901.75 is: 10,904.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,189.38 : 19,581.95 = 7,901.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,189.38/19,581.95 = 7,901.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,189.38x = 19,581.95 × 7,901.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,189.38x = 154,731,673.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,731,673.41/14,189.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,904.75

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