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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,168.75, 19,552.82 and 7,881.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,168.75, 19,552.82 and 7,881.13 is: 10,875.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,168.75 : 19,552.82 = 7,881.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,168.75/19,552.82 = 7,881.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,168.75x = 19,552.82 × 7,881.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,168.75x = 154,098,287.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,098,287.11/14,168.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,875.92

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