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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,870.85, 19,140.95 and 7,901.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,870.85, 19,140.95 and 7,901.69 is: 10,903.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,870.85 : 19,140.95 = 7,901.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,870.85/19,140.95 = 7,901.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,870.85x = 19,140.95 × 7,901.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,870.85x = 151,245,777.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,245,777.25/13,870.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,903.86

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