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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,140.72, 19,510.68 and 7,851.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,140.72, 19,510.68 and 7,851.52 is: 10,833.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,140.72 : 19,510.68 = 7,851.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,140.72/19,510.68 = 7,851.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,140.72x = 19,510.68 × 7,851.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,140.72x = 153,188,494.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,188,494.23/14,140.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,833.15

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