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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,843.76, 19,105.50 and 7,877.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,843.76, 19,105.50 and 7,877.24 is: 10,871.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,843.76 : 19,105.50 = 7,877.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,843.76/19,105.50 = 7,877.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,843.76x = 19,105.50 × 7,877.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,843.76x = 150,498,608.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,498,608.82/13,843.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,871.22

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