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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,226.13, 19,632.29 and 7,853.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,226.13, 19,632.29 and 7,853.02 is: 10,837.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,226.13 : 19,632.29 = 7,853.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,226.13/19,632.29 = 7,853.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,226.13x = 19,632.29 × 7,853.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,226.13x = 154,172,766.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,172,766.02/14,226.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,837.29

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