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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,867.68, 19,139.18 and 7,901.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,867.68, 19,139.18 and 7,901.49 is: 10,905.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,867.68 : 19,139.18 = 7,901.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,867.68/19,139.18 = 7,901.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,867.68x = 19,139.18 × 7,901.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,867.68x = 151,227,999.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,227,999.87/13,867.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,905.07

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