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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,168.76, 19,552.88 and 7,881

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,168.76, 19,552.88 and 7,881 is: 10,875.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,168.76 : 19,552.88 = 7,881 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,168.76/19,552.88 = 7,881/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,168.76x = 19,552.88 × 7,881
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,168.76x = 154,096,247.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,096,247.28/14,168.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,875.78

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