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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,991.23, 19,307.87 and 7,617.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,991.23, 19,307.87 and 7,617.72 is: 10,512.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,991.23 : 19,307.87 = 7,617.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,991.23/19,307.87 = 7,617.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,991.23x = 19,307.87 × 7,617.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,991.23x = 147,081,956.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,081,956.04/13,991.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,512.44

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