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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,169.69, 19,554.19 and 7,882.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,169.69, 19,554.19 and 7,882.07 is: 10,877.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,169.69 : 19,554.19 = 7,882.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,169.69/19,554.19 = 7,882.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,169.69x = 19,554.19 × 7,882.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,169.69x = 154,127,376.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,127,376.90/14,169.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,877.26

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