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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,847.67, 19,111.42 and 7,798.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,847.67, 19,111.42 and 7,798.10 is: 10,762.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,847.67 : 19,111.42 = 7,798.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,847.67/19,111.42 = 7,798.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,847.67x = 19,111.42 × 7,798.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,847.67x = 149,032,764.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,032,764.30/13,847.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,762.30

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