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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,226.55, 19,633.05 and 7,853.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,226.55, 19,633.05 and 7,853.56 is: 10,838.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,226.55 : 19,633.05 = 7,853.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,226.55/19,633.05 = 7,853.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,226.55x = 19,633.05 × 7,853.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,226.55x = 154,189,336.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,189,336.16/14,226.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,838.14

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