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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,225.88, 19,631.60 and 7,852.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,225.88, 19,631.60 and 7,852.47 is: 10,836.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,225.88 : 19,631.60 = 7,852.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,225.88/19,631.60 = 7,852.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,225.88x = 19,631.60 × 7,852.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,225.88x = 154,156,627.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,156,627.95/14,225.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,836.35

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