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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,262.43, 19,681.35 and 7,888.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,262.43, 19,681.35 and 7,888.66 is: 10,885.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,262.43 : 19,681.35 = 7,888.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,262.43/19,681.35 = 7,888.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,262.43x = 19,681.35 × 7,888.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,262.43x = 155,259,380.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,259,380.08/14,262.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,885.90

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