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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,312.08, 21,475.75 and 10,777.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,312.08, 21,475.75 and 10,777.78 is: 16,172.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,312.08 : 21,475.75 = 10,777.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,312.08/21,475.75 = 10,777.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,312.08x = 21,475.75 × 10,777.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,312.08x = 231,460,908.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,460,908.84/14,312.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,172.42

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