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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,873.83, 19,141.41 and 7,904.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,873.83, 19,141.41 and 7,904.39 is: 10,905.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,873.83 : 19,141.41 = 7,904.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,873.83/19,141.41 = 7,904.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,873.83x = 19,141.41 × 7,904.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,873.83x = 151,301,103.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,301,103.72/13,873.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,905.50

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