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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,901.62, 19,185.60 and 7,934.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,901.62, 19,185.60 and 7,934.18 is: 10,949.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,901.62 : 19,185.60 = 7,934.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,901.62/19,185.60 = 7,934.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,901.62x = 19,185.60 × 7,934.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,901.62x = 152,221,927.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,221,927.72/13,901.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,949.95

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