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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,169.96, 19,553.67 and 7,882.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,169.96, 19,553.67 and 7,882.38 is: 10,877.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,169.96 : 19,553.67 = 7,882.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,169.96/19,553.67 = 7,882.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,169.96x = 19,553.67 × 7,882.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,169.96x = 154,129,457.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,129,457.33/14,169.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,877.20

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