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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,870.28, 19,140.82 and 7,902.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,870.28, 19,140.82 and 7,902.31 is: 10,905.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,870.28 : 19,140.82 = 7,902.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,870.28/19,140.82 = 7,902.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,870.28x = 19,140.82 × 7,902.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,870.28x = 151,256,693.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,256,693.29/13,870.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,905.09

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