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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,258.93, 19,676.52 and 7,885.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,258.93, 19,676.52 and 7,885.16 is: 10,881.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,258.93 : 19,676.52 = 7,885.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,258.93/19,676.52 = 7,885.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,258.93x = 19,676.52 × 7,885.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,258.93x = 155,152,410.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,152,410.06/14,258.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,881.07

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