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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,225.41, 19,631.74 and 7,852.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,225.41, 19,631.74 and 7,852.70 is: 10,837.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,225.41 : 19,631.74 = 7,852.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,225.41/19,631.74 = 7,852.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,225.41x = 19,631.74 × 7,852.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,225.41x = 154,162,120.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,162,120.53/14,225.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,837.10

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