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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,228.80, 19,636.16 and 7,855.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,228.80, 19,636.16 and 7,855.79 is: 10,841.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,228.80 : 19,636.16 = 7,855.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,228.80/19,636.16 = 7,855.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,228.80x = 19,636.16 × 7,855.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,228.80x = 154,257,411.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,257,411.91/14,228.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,841.21

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