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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,157.83, 19,536.11 and 7,783.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,157.83, 19,536.11 and 7,783.37 is: 10,740.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,157.83 : 19,536.11 = 7,783.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,157.83/19,536.11 = 7,783.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,157.83x = 19,536.11 × 7,783.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,157.83x = 152,056,635.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,056,635.89/14,157.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,740.11

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