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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,256.55, 19,673.25 and 7,882.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,256.55, 19,673.25 and 7,882.77 is: 10,877.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,256.55 : 19,673.25 = 7,882.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,256.55/19,673.25 = 7,882.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,256.55x = 19,673.25 × 7,882.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,256.55x = 155,079,704.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,079,704.90/14,256.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,877.79

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