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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,361.22, 19,818.72 and 7,901.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,361.22, 19,818.72 and 7,901.16 is: 10,903.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,361.22 : 19,818.72 = 7,901.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,361.22/19,818.72 = 7,901.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,361.22x = 19,818.72 × 7,901.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,361.22x = 156,590,877.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,590,877.72/14,361.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,903.73

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