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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,226.41, 19,633.12 and 7,853.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,226.41, 19,633.12 and 7,853.70 is: 10,838.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,226.41 : 19,633.12 = 7,853.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,226.41/19,633.12 = 7,853.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,226.41x = 19,633.12 × 7,853.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,226.41x = 154,192,634.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,192,634.54/14,226.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,838.48

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