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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,870.17, 19,139.13 and 7,901.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,870.17, 19,139.13 and 7,901.10 is: 10,902.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,870.17 : 19,139.13 = 7,901.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,870.17/19,139.13 = 7,901.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,870.17x = 19,139.13 × 7,901.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,870.17x = 151,220,180.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,220,180.04/13,870.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,902.55

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