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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,841.83, 19,099.17 and 7,873.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,841.83, 19,099.17 and 7,873.15 is: 10,863.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,841.83 : 19,099.17 = 7,873.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,841.83/19,099.17 = 7,873.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,841.83x = 19,099.17 × 7,873.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,841.83x = 150,370,630.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,370,630.29/13,841.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,863.49

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