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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,189.63, 19,582.29 and 7,902

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,189.63, 19,582.29 and 7,902 is: 10,905.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,189.63 : 19,582.29 = 7,902 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,189.63/19,582.29 = 7,902/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,189.63x = 19,582.29 × 7,902
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,189.63x = 154,739,255.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,739,255.58/14,189.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,905.10

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