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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,991.40, 19,307.49 and 7,617.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,991.40, 19,307.49 and 7,617.99 is: 10,512.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,991.40 : 19,307.49 = 7,617.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,991.40/19,307.49 = 7,617.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,991.40x = 19,307.49 × 7,617.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,991.40x = 147,084,265.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,084,265.75/13,991.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,512.48

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