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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,169.75, 19,554.93 and 7,882.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,169.75, 19,554.93 and 7,882.13 is: 10,877.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,169.75 : 19,554.93 = 7,882.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,169.75/19,554.93 = 7,882.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,169.75x = 19,554.93 × 7,882.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,169.75x = 154,134,402.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,134,402.63/14,169.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,877.71

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