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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,878.72, 19,148.15 and 7,909.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,878.72, 19,148.15 and 7,909.26 is: 10,912.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,878.72 : 19,148.15 = 7,909.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,878.72/19,148.15 = 7,909.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,878.72x = 19,148.15 × 7,909.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,878.72x = 151,447,657.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,447,657.32/13,878.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,912.22

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