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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,262.33, 19,682.15 and 7,888.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,262.33, 19,682.15 and 7,888.60 is: 10,886.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,262.33 : 19,682.15 = 7,888.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,262.33/19,682.15 = 7,888.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,262.33x = 19,682.15 × 7,888.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,262.33x = 155,264,608.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,264,608.49/14,262.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,886.34

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