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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,255.27, 19,671.48 and 7,881.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,255.27, 19,671.48 and 7,881.49 is: 10,876.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,255.27 : 19,671.48 = 7,881.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,255.27/19,671.48 = 7,881.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,255.27x = 19,671.48 × 7,881.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,255.27x = 155,040,483.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,040,483.12/14,255.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,876.01

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