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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,996.04, 19,314.98 and 7,708.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,996.04, 19,314.98 and 7,708.64 is: 10,638.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,996.04 : 19,314.98 = 7,708.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,996.04/19,314.98 = 7,708.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,996.04x = 19,314.98 × 7,708.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,996.04x = 148,892,227.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,892,227.43/13,996.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,638.17

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