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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,951.76, 19,248.72 and 7,901.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,951.76, 19,248.72 and 7,901.18 is: 10,900.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,951.76 : 19,248.72 = 7,901.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,951.76/19,248.72 = 7,901.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,951.76x = 19,248.72 × 7,901.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,951.76x = 152,087,601.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,087,601.49/13,951.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,900.96

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