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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,225.55, 19,631.67 and 7,852.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,225.55, 19,631.67 and 7,852.56 is: 10,836.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,225.55 : 19,631.67 = 7,852.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,225.55/19,631.67 = 7,852.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,225.55x = 19,631.67 × 7,852.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,225.55x = 154,158,866.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,158,866.58/14,225.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,836.76

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