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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,160.84, 19,541.70 and 7,873.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,160.84, 19,541.70 and 7,873.16 is: 10,864.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,160.84 : 19,541.70 = 7,873.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,160.84/19,541.70 = 7,873.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,160.84x = 19,541.70 × 7,873.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,160.84x = 153,854,930.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,854,930.77/14,160.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,864.82

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