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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,830.59, 19,086.13 and 7,862.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,830.59, 19,086.13 and 7,862.26 is: 10,849.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,830.59 : 19,086.13 = 7,862.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,830.59/19,086.13 = 7,862.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,830.59x = 19,086.13 × 7,862.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,830.59x = 150,060,049.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,060,049.08/13,830.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,849.87

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