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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,995.65, 19,313.12 and 7,708.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,995.65, 19,313.12 and 7,708.03 is: 10,636.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,995.65 : 19,313.12 = 7,708.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,995.65/19,313.12 = 7,708.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,995.65x = 19,313.12 × 7,708.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,995.65x = 148,866,079.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,866,079.34/13,995.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,636.59

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