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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,169.84, 19,554.50 and 7,882.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,169.84, 19,554.50 and 7,882.22 is: 10,877.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,169.84 : 19,554.50 = 7,882.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,169.84/19,554.50 = 7,882.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,169.84x = 19,554.50 × 7,882.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,169.84x = 154,132,836.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,132,836.69/14,169.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,877.53

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