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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,990.88, 19,307.48 and 7,617.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,990.88, 19,307.48 and 7,617.53 is: 10,512.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,990.88 : 19,307.48 = 7,617.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,990.88/19,307.48 = 7,617.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,990.88x = 19,307.48 × 7,617.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,990.88x = 147,075,173.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,075,173.50/13,990.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,512.22

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