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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,168.14, 19,552.02 and 7,881.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,168.14, 19,552.02 and 7,881.73 is: 10,876.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,168.14 : 19,552.02 = 7,881.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,168.14/19,552.02 = 7,881.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,168.14x = 19,552.02 × 7,881.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,168.14x = 154,103,742.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,103,742.59/14,168.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,876.78

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