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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,256.51, 19,673.68 and 7,883.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,256.51, 19,673.68 and 7,883.37 is: 10,878.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,256.51 : 19,673.68 = 7,883.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,256.51/19,673.68 = 7,883.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,256.51x = 19,673.68 × 7,883.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,256.51x = 155,094,878.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,094,878.99/14,256.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,878.88

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