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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,899.78, 19,181.70 and 7,931.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,899.78, 19,181.70 and 7,931.34 is: 10,945.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,899.78 : 19,181.70 = 7,931.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,899.78/19,181.70 = 7,931.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,899.78x = 19,181.70 × 7,931.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,899.78x = 152,136,584.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,136,584.48/13,899.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,945.25

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