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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,825.38, 19,078.35 and 7,856.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,825.38, 19,078.35 and 7,856.94 is: 10,842.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,825.38 : 19,078.35 = 7,856.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,825.38/19,078.35 = 7,856.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,825.38x = 19,078.35 × 7,856.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,825.38x = 149,897,451.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,897,451.25/13,825.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,842.19

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