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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,164.52, 19,546.76 and 7,876.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,164.52, 19,546.76 and 7,876.76 is: 10,869.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,164.52 : 19,546.76 = 7,876.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,164.52/19,546.76 = 7,876.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,164.52x = 19,546.76 × 7,876.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,164.52x = 153,965,137.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,965,137.30/14,164.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,869.77

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