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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,872.08, 19,137.84 and 7,902.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,872.08, 19,137.84 and 7,902.64 is: 10,902.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,872.08 : 19,137.84 = 7,902.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,872.08/19,137.84 = 7,902.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,872.08x = 19,137.84 × 7,902.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,872.08x = 151,239,459.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,239,459.90/13,872.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,902.44

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