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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,835.58, 19,092.88 and 7,867.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,835.58, 19,092.88 and 7,867.12 is: 10,856.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,835.58 : 19,092.88 = 7,867.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,835.58/19,092.88 = 7,867.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,835.58x = 19,092.88 × 7,867.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,835.58x = 150,205,978.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,205,978.11/13,835.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,856.50

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