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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,256.62, 19,674.23 and 7,883.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,256.62, 19,674.23 and 7,883.45 is: 10,879.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,256.62 : 19,674.23 = 7,883.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,256.62/19,674.23 = 7,883.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,256.62x = 19,674.23 × 7,883.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,256.62x = 155,100,833.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,100,833.08/14,256.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,879.21

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