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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,427.75, 19,910.36 and 7,803.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,427.75, 19,910.36 and 7,803.75 is: 10,769.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,427.75 : 19,910.36 = 7,803.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,427.75/19,910.36 = 7,803.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,427.75x = 19,910.36 × 7,803.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,427.75x = 155,375,432.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,375,432.83/14,427.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,769.21

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