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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,175, 19,562.04 and 7,887.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,175, 19,562.04 and 7,887.24 is: 10,884.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,175 : 19,562.04 = 7,887.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,175/19,562.04 = 7,887.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,175x = 19,562.04 × 7,887.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,175x = 154,290,504.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,290,504.37/14,175
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,884.69

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