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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,991.61, 19,308.85 and 7,618.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,991.61, 19,308.85 and 7,618.62 is: 10,513.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,991.61 : 19,308.85 = 7,618.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,991.61/19,308.85 = 7,618.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,991.61x = 19,308.85 × 7,618.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,991.61x = 147,106,790.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,106,790.79/13,991.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,513.93

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