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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,171.64, 19,555.62 and 7,884.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,171.64, 19,555.62 and 7,884.36 is: 10,879.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,171.64 : 19,555.62 = 7,884.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,171.64/19,555.62 = 7,884.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,171.64x = 19,555.62 × 7,884.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,171.64x = 154,183,548.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,183,548.10/14,171.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,879.73

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