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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,161.52, 19,542.72 and 7,873.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,161.52, 19,542.72 and 7,873.76 is: 10,865.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,161.52 : 19,542.72 = 7,873.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,161.52/19,542.72 = 7,873.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,161.52x = 19,542.72 × 7,873.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,161.52x = 153,874,687.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,874,687.03/14,161.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,865.69

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