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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,156.69, 19,535.81 and 7,783.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,156.69, 19,535.81 and 7,783.27 is: 10,740.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,156.69 : 19,535.81 = 7,783.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,156.69/19,535.81 = 7,783.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,156.69x = 19,535.81 × 7,783.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,156.69x = 152,052,535.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,052,535.97/14,156.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,740.69

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