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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,249.48, 19,663.92 and 7,875.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,249.48, 19,663.92 and 7,875.63 is: 10,868.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,249.48 : 19,663.92 = 7,875.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,249.48/19,663.92 = 7,875.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,249.48x = 19,663.92 × 7,875.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,249.48x = 154,865,763.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,865,763.81/14,249.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,868.17

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