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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,225.60, 19,632.62 and 7,853.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,225.60, 19,632.62 and 7,853.33 is: 10,838.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,225.60 : 19,632.62 = 7,853.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,225.60/19,632.62 = 7,853.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,225.60x = 19,632.62 × 7,853.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,225.60x = 154,181,365.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,181,365.09/14,225.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,838.31

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