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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,835.78, 19,093.29 and 7,867.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,835.78, 19,093.29 and 7,867.46 is: 10,857.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,835.78 : 19,093.29 = 7,867.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,835.78/19,093.29 = 7,867.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,835.78x = 19,093.29 × 7,867.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,835.78x = 150,215,599.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,215,599.88/13,835.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,857.04

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