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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,251.04, 19,666.34 and 7,878.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,251.04, 19,666.34 and 7,878.06 is: 10,871.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,251.04 : 19,666.34 = 7,878.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,251.04/19,666.34 = 7,878.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,251.04x = 19,666.34 × 7,878.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,251.04x = 154,932,606.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,932,606.50/14,251.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,871.67

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