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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,170.48, 19,556.04 and 7,882.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,170.48, 19,556.04 and 7,882.72 is: 10,878.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,170.48 : 19,556.04 = 7,882.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,170.48/19,556.04 = 7,882.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,170.48x = 19,556.04 × 7,882.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,170.48x = 154,154,787.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,154,787.63/14,170.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,878.59

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