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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,351.18, 19,803.48 and 7,977.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,351.18, 19,803.48 and 7,977.27 is: 11,007.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,351.18 : 19,803.48 = 7,977.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,351.18/19,803.48 = 7,977.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,351.18x = 19,803.48 × 7,977.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,351.18x = 157,977,706.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,977,706.90/14,351.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,007.99

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