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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,990.99, 19,306.96 and 7,617.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,990.99, 19,306.96 and 7,617.59 is: 10,511.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,990.99 : 19,306.96 = 7,617.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,990.99/19,306.96 = 7,617.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,990.99x = 19,306.96 × 7,617.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,990.99x = 147,072,505.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,072,505.43/13,990.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,511.94

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