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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,868.83, 19,138.71 and 7,900.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,868.83, 19,138.71 and 7,900.35 is: 10,902.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,868.83 : 19,138.71 = 7,900.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,868.83/19,138.71 = 7,900.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,868.83x = 19,138.71 × 7,900.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,868.83x = 151,202,507.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,202,507.55/13,868.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,902.33

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