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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,273.39, 19,698.23 and 7,901.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,273.39, 19,698.23 and 7,901.01 is: 10,903.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,273.39 : 19,698.23 = 7,901.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,273.39/19,698.23 = 7,901.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,273.39x = 19,698.23 × 7,901.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,273.39x = 155,635,872.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,635,872.71/14,273.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,903.92

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