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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,862.76, 19,125.81 and 10,848.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,862.76, 19,125.81 and 10,848.75 is: 14,967.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,862.76 : 19,125.81 = 10,848.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,862.76/19,125.81 = 10,848.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,862.76x = 19,125.81 × 10,848.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,862.76x = 207,491,131.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,491,131.24/13,862.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,967.52

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