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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,027.88, 19,353.66 and 7,977.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,027.88, 19,353.66 and 7,977.50 is: 11,006.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,027.88 : 19,353.66 = 7,977.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,027.88/19,353.66 = 7,977.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,027.88x = 19,353.66 × 7,977.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,027.88x = 154,393,822.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,393,822.65/14,027.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,006.21

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