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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,869.48, 19,139.94 and 7,901.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,869.48, 19,139.94 and 7,901.40 is: 10,903.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,869.48 : 19,139.94 = 7,901.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,869.48/19,139.94 = 7,901.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,869.48x = 19,139.94 × 7,901.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,869.48x = 151,232,321.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,232,321.92/13,869.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,903.96

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