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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,169.52, 19,555.12 and 7,883.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,169.52, 19,555.12 and 7,883.08 is: 10,879.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,169.52 : 19,555.12 = 7,883.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,169.52/19,555.12 = 7,883.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,169.52x = 19,555.12 × 7,883.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,169.52x = 154,154,575.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,154,575.37/14,169.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,879.31

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