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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,225.51, 19,631.27 and 7,852.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,225.51, 19,631.27 and 7,852.17 is: 10,836.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,225.51 : 19,631.27 = 7,852.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,225.51/19,631.27 = 7,852.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,225.51x = 19,631.27 × 7,852.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,225.51x = 154,148,030.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,148,030.10/14,225.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,836.03

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