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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,864.89, 19,135.52 and 7,897.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,864.89, 19,135.52 and 7,897.11 is: 10,899.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,864.89 : 19,135.52 = 7,897.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,864.89/19,135.52 = 7,897.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,864.89x = 19,135.52 × 7,897.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,864.89x = 151,115,376.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,115,376.78/13,864.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,899.14

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