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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,152.89, 19,531.23 and 7,865.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,152.89, 19,531.23 and 7,865.28 is: 10,854.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,152.89 : 19,531.23 = 7,865.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,152.89/19,531.23 = 7,865.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,152.89x = 19,531.23 × 7,865.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,152.89x = 153,618,592.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,618,592.69/14,152.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,854.22

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