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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,248, 19,662.12 and 7,875

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,248, 19,662.12 and 7,875 is: 10,867.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,248 : 19,662.12 = 7,875 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,248/19,662.12 = 7,875/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,248x = 19,662.12 × 7,875
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,248x = 154,839,195
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,839,195/14,248
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,867.43

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