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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,228.14, 19,634.36 and 7,854.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,228.14, 19,634.36 and 7,854.63 is: 10,839.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,228.14 : 19,634.36 = 7,854.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,228.14/19,634.36 = 7,854.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,228.14x = 19,634.36 × 7,854.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,228.14x = 154,220,713.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,220,713.47/14,228.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,839.13

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