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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,512.50, 20,027.25 and 7,888.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,512.50, 20,027.25 and 7,888.50 is: 10,886.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,512.50 : 20,027.25 = 7,888.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,512.50/20,027.25 = 7,888.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,512.50x = 20,027.25 × 7,888.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,512.50x = 157,984,961.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,984,961.63/14,512.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,886.13

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