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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,861.91, 19,126.86 and 7,895.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,861.91, 19,126.86 and 7,895.45 is: 10,894.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,861.91 : 19,126.86 = 7,895.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,861.91/19,126.86 = 7,895.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,861.91x = 19,126.86 × 7,895.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,861.91x = 151,015,166.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,015,166.79/13,861.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,894.25

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