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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,451.75, 19,943.42 and 7,827.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,451.75, 19,943.42 and 7,827.75 is: 10,802.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,451.75 : 19,943.42 = 7,827.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,451.75/19,943.42 = 7,827.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,451.75x = 19,943.42 × 7,827.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,451.75x = 156,112,066.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,112,066.77/14,451.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,802.30

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