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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,168.52, 19,552.86 and 7,880.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,168.52, 19,552.86 and 7,880.76 is: 10,875.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,168.52 : 19,552.86 = 7,880.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,168.52/19,552.86 = 7,880.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,168.52x = 19,552.86 × 7,880.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,168.52x = 154,091,396.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,091,396.97/14,168.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,875.62

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