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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,819.59, 19,071.11 and 7,851.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,819.59, 19,071.11 and 7,851.59 is: 10,835.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,819.59 : 19,071.11 = 7,851.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,819.59/19,071.11 = 7,851.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,819.59x = 19,071.11 × 7,851.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,819.59x = 149,738,497.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,738,497.31/13,819.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,835.23

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