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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,257.55, 19,674.63 and 7,883.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,257.55, 19,674.63 and 7,883.77 is: 10,879.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,257.55 : 19,674.63 = 7,883.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,257.55/19,674.63 = 7,883.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,257.55x = 19,674.63 × 7,883.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,257.55x = 155,110,257.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,110,257.76/14,257.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,879.17

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