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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,873.89, 19,141.29 and 7,901.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,873.89, 19,141.29 and 7,901.34 is: 10,901.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,873.89 : 19,141.29 = 7,901.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,873.89/19,141.29 = 7,901.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,873.89x = 19,141.29 × 7,901.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,873.89x = 151,241,840.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,241,840.33/13,873.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,901.18

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