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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,160.81, 19,541.92 and 7,873.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,160.81, 19,541.92 and 7,873.19 is: 10,865.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,160.81 : 19,541.92 = 7,873.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,160.81/19,541.92 = 7,873.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,160.81x = 19,541.92 × 7,873.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,160.81x = 153,857,249.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,857,249.12/14,160.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,865.00

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