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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,225.90, 19,632.08 and 7,852.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,225.90, 19,632.08 and 7,852.59 is: 10,836.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,225.90 : 19,632.08 = 7,852.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,225.90/19,632.08 = 7,852.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,225.90x = 19,632.08 × 7,852.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,225.90x = 154,162,635.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,162,635.82/14,225.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,836.76

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