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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,259.25, 19,676.96 and 7,885.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,259.25, 19,676.96 and 7,885.46 is: 10,881.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,259.25 : 19,676.96 = 7,885.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,259.25/19,676.96 = 7,885.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,259.25x = 19,676.96 × 7,885.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,259.25x = 155,161,841.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,161,841.57/14,259.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,881.49

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