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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,268.08, 19,689.99 and 7,895.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,268.08, 19,689.99 and 7,895.14 is: 10,895.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,268.08 : 19,689.99 = 7,895.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,268.08/19,689.99 = 7,895.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,268.08x = 19,689.99 × 7,895.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,268.08x = 155,455,148.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,455,148.82/14,268.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,895.31

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