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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,870.71, 19,139.67 and 7,901.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,870.71, 19,139.67 and 7,901.22 is: 10,902.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,870.71 : 19,139.67 = 7,901.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,870.71/19,139.67 = 7,901.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,870.71x = 19,139.67 × 7,901.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,870.71x = 151,226,739.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,226,739.12/13,870.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,902.60

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