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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,262.83, 19,681.20 and 7,888.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,262.83, 19,681.20 and 7,888.41 is: 10,885.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,262.83 : 19,681.20 = 7,888.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,262.83/19,681.20 = 7,888.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,262.83x = 19,681.20 × 7,888.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,262.83x = 155,253,417.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,253,417.75/14,262.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,885.17

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