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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,261.44, 19,681.02 and 7,888.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,261.44, 19,681.02 and 7,888.36 is: 10,886.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,261.44 : 19,681.02 = 7,888.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,261.44/19,681.02 = 7,888.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,261.44x = 19,681.02 × 7,888.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,261.44x = 155,250,970.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,250,970.93/14,261.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,886.07

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