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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,171.26, 19,556.90 and 7,883.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,171.26, 19,556.90 and 7,883.50 is: 10,879.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,171.26 : 19,556.90 = 7,883.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,171.26/19,556.90 = 7,883.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,171.26x = 19,556.90 × 7,883.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,171.26x = 154,176,821.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,176,821.15/14,171.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,879.54

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