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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,821.59, 19,073.84 and 7,855.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,821.59, 19,073.84 and 7,855.24 is: 10,840.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,821.59 : 19,073.84 = 7,855.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,821.59/19,073.84 = 7,855.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,821.59x = 19,073.84 × 7,855.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,821.59x = 149,829,590.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,829,590.92/13,821.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,840.26

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