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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,170.29, 19,554.68 and 7,882.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,170.29, 19,554.68 and 7,882.53 is: 10,877.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,170.29 : 19,554.68 = 7,882.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,170.29/19,554.68 = 7,882.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,170.29x = 19,554.68 × 7,882.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,170.29x = 154,140,312.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,140,312.33/14,170.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,877.71

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