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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,871.57, 19,140.53 and 7,903.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,871.57, 19,140.53 and 7,903.35 is: 10,905.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,871.57 : 19,140.53 = 7,903.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,871.57/19,140.53 = 7,903.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,871.57x = 19,140.53 × 7,903.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,871.57x = 151,274,268.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,274,268.26/13,871.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,905.35

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