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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,127.57, 19,495.67 and 7,754.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,127.57, 19,495.67 and 7,754.15 is: 10,700.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,127.57 : 19,495.67 = 7,754.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,127.57/19,495.67 = 7,754.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,127.57x = 19,495.67 × 7,754.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,127.57x = 151,172,359.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,172,359.50/14,127.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,700.52

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