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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,821.65, 19,073.91 and 7,855.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,821.65, 19,073.91 and 7,855.30 is: 10,840.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,821.65 : 19,073.91 = 7,855.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,821.65/19,073.91 = 7,855.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,821.65x = 19,073.91 × 7,855.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,821.65x = 149,831,285.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,831,285.22/13,821.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,840.33

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