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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,251.41, 19,665.25 and 7,877.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,251.41, 19,665.25 and 7,877.63 is: 10,870.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,251.41 : 19,665.25 = 7,877.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,251.41/19,665.25 = 7,877.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,251.41x = 19,665.25 × 7,877.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,251.41x = 154,915,592.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,915,592.83/14,251.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,870.19

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