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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,860.78, 19,125.67 and 7,892.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,860.78, 19,125.67 and 7,892.56 is: 10,890.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,860.78 : 19,125.67 = 7,892.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,860.78/19,125.67 = 7,892.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,860.78x = 19,125.67 × 7,892.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,860.78x = 150,950,498.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,950,498.02/13,860.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,890.48

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