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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,870.58, 19,140.42 and 7,901.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,870.58, 19,140.42 and 7,901.15 is: 10,903.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,870.58 : 19,140.42 = 7,901.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,870.58/19,140.42 = 7,901.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,870.58x = 19,140.42 × 7,901.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,870.58x = 151,231,289.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,231,289.98/13,870.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,903.03

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