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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,912.31, 19,199.93 and 7,860.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,912.31, 19,199.93 and 7,860.45 is: 10,847.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,912.31 : 19,199.93 = 7,860.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,912.31/19,199.93 = 7,860.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,912.31x = 19,199.93 × 7,860.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,912.31x = 150,920,090.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,920,090.57/13,912.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,847.96

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