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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,173.16, 19,558.90 and 7,885.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,173.16, 19,558.90 and 7,885.52 is: 10,881.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,173.16 : 19,558.90 = 7,885.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,173.16/19,558.90 = 7,885.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,173.16x = 19,558.90 × 7,885.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,173.16x = 154,232,097.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,232,097.13/14,173.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,881.98

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