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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,863.92, 19,133.28 and 7,897.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,863.92, 19,133.28 and 7,897.46 is: 10,899.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,863.92 : 19,133.28 = 7,897.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,863.92/19,133.28 = 7,897.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,863.92x = 19,133.28 × 7,897.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,863.92x = 151,104,217.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,104,217.80/13,863.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,899.10

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