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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,870.69, 19,142.33 and 7,904.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,870.69, 19,142.33 and 7,904.23 is: 10,908.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,870.69 : 19,142.33 = 7,904.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,870.69/19,142.33 = 7,904.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,870.69x = 19,142.33 × 7,904.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,870.69x = 151,305,379.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,305,379.06/13,870.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,908.28

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