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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,169.25, 19,553.51 and 7,881.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,169.25, 19,553.51 and 7,881.63 is: 10,876.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,169.25 : 19,553.51 = 7,881.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,169.25/19,553.51 = 7,881.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,169.25x = 19,553.51 × 7,881.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,169.25x = 154,113,531.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,113,531.02/14,169.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,876.62

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