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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,258.67, 19,676.61 and 7,885.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,258.67, 19,676.61 and 7,885.08 is: 10,881.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,258.67 : 19,676.61 = 7,885.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,258.67/19,676.61 = 7,885.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,258.67x = 19,676.61 × 7,885.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,258.67x = 155,151,643.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,151,643.98/14,258.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,881.21

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