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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,228.56, 19,636.58 and 7,855.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,228.56, 19,636.58 and 7,855.73 is: 10,841.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,228.56 : 19,636.58 = 7,855.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,228.56/19,636.58 = 7,855.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,228.56x = 19,636.58 × 7,855.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,228.56x = 154,259,731.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,259,731.96/14,228.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,841.56

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