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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,841.82, 19,103.04 and 7,874.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,841.82, 19,103.04 and 7,874.82 is: 10,868.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,841.82 : 19,103.04 = 7,874.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,841.82/19,103.04 = 7,874.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,841.82x = 19,103.04 × 7,874.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,841.82x = 150,433,001.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,433,001.45/13,841.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,868.01

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