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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,225.76, 19,631.28 and 7,852.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,225.76, 19,631.28 and 7,852.98 is: 10,836.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,225.76 : 19,631.28 = 7,852.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,225.76/19,631.28 = 7,852.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,225.76x = 19,631.28 × 7,852.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,225.76x = 154,164,049.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,164,049.21/14,225.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,836.96

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