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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,841.59, 19,101.84 and 7,873.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,841.59, 19,101.84 and 7,873.10 is: 10,865.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,841.59 : 19,101.84 = 7,873.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,841.59/19,101.84 = 7,873.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,841.59x = 19,101.84 × 7,873.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,841.59x = 150,390,744.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,390,744.26/13,841.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,865.14

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