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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,994.79, 19,312.75 and 7,707.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,994.79, 19,312.75 and 7,707.16 is: 10,635.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,994.79 : 19,312.75 = 7,707.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,994.79/19,312.75 = 7,707.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,994.79x = 19,312.75 × 7,707.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,994.79x = 148,846,454.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,846,454.29/13,994.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,635.85

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