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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,253.03, 19,667.48 and 7,878.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,253.03, 19,667.48 and 7,878.77 is: 10,871.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,253.03 : 19,667.48 = 7,878.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,253.03/19,667.48 = 7,878.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,253.03x = 19,667.48 × 7,878.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,253.03x = 154,955,472.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,955,472.76/14,253.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,871.76

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