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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,798.58, 19,046.34 and 7,834.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,798.58, 19,046.34 and 7,834.22 is: 10,813.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,798.58 : 19,046.34 = 7,834.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,798.58/19,046.34 = 7,834.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,798.58x = 19,046.34 × 7,834.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,798.58x = 149,213,217.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,213,217.75/13,798.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,813.66

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