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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,173.04, 19,558.28 and 7,885.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,173.04, 19,558.28 and 7,885.28 is: 10,881.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,173.04 : 19,558.28 = 7,885.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,173.04/19,558.28 = 7,885.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,173.04x = 19,558.28 × 7,885.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,173.04x = 154,222,514.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,222,514.12/14,173.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,881.40

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