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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,260.64, 19,679.40 and 7,887.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,260.64, 19,679.40 and 7,887.78 is: 10,884.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,260.64 : 19,679.40 = 7,887.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,260.64/19,679.40 = 7,887.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,260.64x = 19,679.40 × 7,887.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,260.64x = 155,226,777.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,226,777.73/14,260.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,884.98

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