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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,411.81, 19,888.31 and 7,787.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,411.81, 19,888.31 and 7,787.81 is: 10,747.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,411.81 : 19,888.31 = 7,787.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,411.81/19,888.31 = 7,787.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,411.81x = 19,888.31 × 7,787.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,411.81x = 154,886,448.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,886,448.69/14,411.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,747.19

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