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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,174.82, 19,561.25 and 7,887.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,174.82, 19,561.25 and 7,887.20 is: 10,884.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,174.82 : 19,561.25 = 7,887.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,174.82/19,561.25 = 7,887.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,174.82x = 19,561.25 × 7,887.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,174.82x = 154,283,353.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,283,353.76/14,174.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,884.33

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