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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,176.14, 19,563.72 and 7,888.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,176.14, 19,563.72 and 7,888.50 is: 10,886.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,176.14 : 19,563.72 = 7,888.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,176.14/19,563.72 = 7,888.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,176.14x = 19,563.72 × 7,888.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,176.14x = 154,328,405.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,328,405.22/14,176.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,886.49

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