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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,161.51, 19,543.44 and 7,873.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,161.51, 19,543.44 and 7,873.75 is: 10,866.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,161.51 : 19,543.44 = 7,873.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,161.51/19,543.44 = 7,873.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,161.51x = 19,543.44 × 7,873.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,161.51x = 153,880,160.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,880,160.70/14,161.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,866.08

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