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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,226.63, 19,632.98 and 7,853.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,226.63, 19,632.98 and 7,853.52 is: 10,837.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,226.63 : 19,632.98 = 7,853.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,226.63/19,632.98 = 7,853.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,226.63x = 19,632.98 × 7,853.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,226.63x = 154,187,961.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,187,961.82/14,226.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,837.98

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