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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,350.56, 19,803.54 and 7,977.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,350.56, 19,803.54 and 7,977.12 is: 11,008.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,350.56 : 19,803.54 = 7,977.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,350.56/19,803.54 = 7,977.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,350.56x = 19,803.54 × 7,977.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,350.56x = 157,975,215.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,975,215.00/14,350.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,008.30

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