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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,256.06, 19,672.51 and 7,882.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,256.06, 19,672.51 and 7,882.26 is: 10,877.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,256.06 : 19,672.51 = 7,882.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,256.06/19,672.51 = 7,882.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,256.06x = 19,672.51 × 7,882.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,256.06x = 155,063,838.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,063,838.67/14,256.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,877.05

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