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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,151.48, 19,528.98 and 7,863.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,151.48, 19,528.98 and 7,863.84 is: 10,852.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,151.48 : 19,528.98 = 7,863.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,151.48/19,528.98 = 7,863.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,151.48x = 19,528.98 × 7,863.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,151.48x = 153,572,774.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,572,774.08/14,151.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,852.06

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