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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,248.85, 19,663.32 and 7,875.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,248.85, 19,663.32 and 7,875.89 is: 10,868.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,248.85 : 19,663.32 = 7,875.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,248.85/19,663.32 = 7,875.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,248.85x = 19,663.32 × 7,875.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,248.85x = 154,866,047.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,866,047.04/14,248.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,868.67

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