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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,182.55, 19,571.13 and 7,808.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,182.55, 19,571.13 and 7,808.88 is: 10,775.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,182.55 : 19,571.13 = 7,808.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,182.55/19,571.13 = 7,808.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,182.55x = 19,571.13 × 7,808.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,182.55x = 152,828,605.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,828,605.63/14,182.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,775.82

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