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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,870.96, 19,141.80 and 7,823.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,870.96, 19,141.80 and 7,823.14 is: 10,795.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,870.96 : 19,141.80 = 7,823.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,870.96/19,141.80 = 7,823.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,870.96x = 19,141.80 × 7,823.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,870.96x = 149,748,981.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,748,981.25/13,870.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,795.86

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