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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,872.18, 19,145.40 and 7,905.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,872.18, 19,145.40 and 7,905.99 is: 10,911.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,872.18 : 19,145.40 = 7,905.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,872.18/19,145.40 = 7,905.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,872.18x = 19,145.40 × 7,905.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,872.18x = 151,363,340.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,363,340.95/13,872.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,911.29

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