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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,177.53, 19,565.04 and 7,889.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,177.53, 19,565.04 and 7,889.91 is: 10,888.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,177.53 : 19,565.04 = 7,889.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,177.53/19,565.04 = 7,889.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,177.53x = 19,565.04 × 7,889.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,177.53x = 154,366,360.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,366,360.96/14,177.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,888.10

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