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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,256.67, 19,673.15 and 7,883.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,256.67, 19,673.15 and 7,883.35 is: 10,878.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,256.67 : 19,673.15 = 7,883.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,256.67/19,673.15 = 7,883.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,256.67x = 19,673.15 × 7,883.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,256.67x = 155,090,277.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,090,277.30/14,256.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,878.44

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