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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,991.73, 19,308.11 and 7,618.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,991.73, 19,308.11 and 7,618.20 is: 10,512.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,991.73 : 19,308.11 = 7,618.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,991.73/19,308.11 = 7,618.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,991.73x = 19,308.11 × 7,618.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,991.73x = 147,093,043.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,093,043.60/13,991.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,512.86

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