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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,991.72, 19,308.30 and 7,704.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,991.72, 19,308.30 and 7,704.20 is: 10,631.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,991.72 : 19,308.30 = 7,704.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,991.72/19,308.30 = 7,704.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,991.72x = 19,308.30 × 7,704.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,991.72x = 148,755,004.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,755,004.86/13,991.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,631.65

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