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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,863.78, 19,135.45 and 7,898.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,863.78, 19,135.45 and 7,898.99 is: 10,902.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,863.78 : 19,135.45 = 7,898.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,863.78/19,135.45 = 7,898.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,863.78x = 19,135.45 × 7,898.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,863.78x = 151,150,728.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,150,728.20/13,863.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,902.57

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