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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,153.28, 19,531.68 and 7,865.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,153.28, 19,531.68 and 7,865.76 is: 10,854.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,153.28 : 19,531.68 = 7,865.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,153.28/19,531.68 = 7,865.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,153.28x = 19,531.68 × 7,865.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,153.28x = 153,631,507.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,631,507.28/14,153.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,854.83

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