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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,170.94, 19,556.81 and 7,883.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,170.94, 19,556.81 and 7,883.31 is: 10,879.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,170.94 : 19,556.81 = 7,883.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,170.94/19,556.81 = 7,883.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,170.94x = 19,556.81 × 7,883.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,170.94x = 154,172,395.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,172,395.84/14,170.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,879.48

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