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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,170.14, 19,555.56 and 7,882.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,170.14, 19,555.56 and 7,882.65 is: 10,878.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,170.14 : 19,555.56 = 7,882.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,170.14/19,555.56 = 7,882.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,170.14x = 19,555.56 × 7,882.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,170.14x = 154,149,635.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,149,635.03/14,170.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,878.48

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