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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,248.48, 19,662.50 and 7,875.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,248.48, 19,662.50 and 7,875.54 is: 10,868.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,248.48 : 19,662.50 = 7,875.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,248.48/19,662.50 = 7,875.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,248.48x = 19,662.50 × 7,875.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,248.48x = 154,852,805.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,852,805.25/14,248.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,868.02

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