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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,150.59, 19,527.99 and 7,777.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,150.59, 19,527.99 and 7,777.88 is: 10,733.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,150.59 : 19,527.99 = 7,777.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,150.59/19,527.99 = 7,777.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,150.59x = 19,527.99 × 7,777.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,150.59x = 151,886,245.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,886,245.78/14,150.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,733.56

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