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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,868.69, 19,136.58 and 7,900.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,868.69, 19,136.58 and 7,900.48 is: 10,901.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,868.69 : 19,136.58 = 7,900.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,868.69/19,136.58 = 7,900.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,868.69x = 19,136.58 × 7,900.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,868.69x = 151,188,167.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,188,167.56/13,868.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,901.40

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