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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,841.13, 19,101.78 and 7,874.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,841.13, 19,101.78 and 7,874.72 is: 10,867.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,841.13 : 19,101.78 = 7,874.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,841.13/19,101.78 = 7,874.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,841.13x = 19,101.78 × 7,874.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,841.13x = 150,421,073.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,421,073.49/13,841.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,867.69

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