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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,835.73, 19,093.22 and 7,867.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,835.73, 19,093.22 and 7,867.40 is: 10,856.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,835.73 : 19,093.22 = 7,867.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,835.73/19,093.22 = 7,867.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,835.73x = 19,093.22 × 7,867.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,835.73x = 150,213,959.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,213,959.69/13,835.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,856.96

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