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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,173.65, 19,559.61 and 7,886.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,173.65, 19,559.61 and 7,886.03 is: 10,882.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,173.65 : 19,559.61 = 7,886.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,173.65/19,559.61 = 7,886.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,173.65x = 19,559.61 × 7,886.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,173.65x = 154,247,573.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,247,573.45/14,173.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,882.70

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