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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,168.68, 19,553.70 and 7,882.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,168.68, 19,553.70 and 7,882.92 is: 10,878.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,168.68 : 19,553.70 = 7,882.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,168.68/19,553.70 = 7,882.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,168.68x = 19,553.70 × 7,882.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,168.68x = 154,140,252.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,140,252.80/14,168.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,878.94

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