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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,226.44, 19,632.38 and 7,853.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,226.44, 19,632.38 and 7,853.03 is: 10,837.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,226.44 : 19,632.38 = 7,853.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,226.44/19,632.38 = 7,853.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,226.44x = 19,632.38 × 7,853.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,226.44x = 154,173,759.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,173,759.91/14,226.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,837.13

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