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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,152.69, 19,530.72 and 7,865.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,152.69, 19,530.72 and 7,865.06 is: 10,853.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,152.69 : 19,530.72 = 7,865.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,152.69/19,530.72 = 7,865.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,152.69x = 19,530.72 × 7,865.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,152.69x = 153,610,333.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,610,333.47/14,152.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,853.79

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