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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,159.52, 19,539.90 and 7,871.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,159.52, 19,539.90 and 7,871.76 is: 10,862.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,159.52 : 19,539.90 = 7,871.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,159.52/19,539.90 = 7,871.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,159.52x = 19,539.90 × 7,871.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,159.52x = 153,813,403.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,813,403.22/14,159.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,862.90

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