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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,272.15, 19,695.60 and 7,899.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,272.15, 19,695.60 and 7,899.18 is: 10,900.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,272.15 : 19,695.60 = 7,899.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,272.15/19,695.60 = 7,899.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,272.15x = 19,695.60 × 7,899.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,272.15x = 155,579,015.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,579,015.75/14,272.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,900.88

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