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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,228.94, 19,635.94 and 7,855.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,228.94, 19,635.94 and 7,855.54 is: 10,840.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,228.94 : 19,635.94 = 7,855.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,228.94/19,635.94 = 7,855.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,228.94x = 19,635.94 × 7,855.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,228.94x = 154,250,912.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,250,912.11/14,228.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,840.65

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