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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,157.95, 19,536.27 and 7,783.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,157.95, 19,536.27 and 7,783.49 is: 10,740.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,157.95 : 19,536.27 = 7,783.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,157.95/19,536.27 = 7,783.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,157.95x = 19,536.27 × 7,783.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,157.95x = 152,060,362.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,060,362.18/14,157.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,740.28

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