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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,161.14, 19,542.39 and 7,873.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,161.14, 19,542.39 and 7,873.50 is: 10,865.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,161.14 : 19,542.39 = 7,873.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,161.14/19,542.39 = 7,873.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,161.14x = 19,542.39 × 7,873.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,161.14x = 153,867,007.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,867,007.67/14,161.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,865.44

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