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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,996.23, 19,314.80 and 7,708.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,996.23, 19,314.80 and 7,708.61 is: 10,637.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,996.23 : 19,314.80 = 7,708.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,996.23/19,314.80 = 7,708.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,996.23x = 19,314.80 × 7,708.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,996.23x = 148,890,157.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,890,157.85/13,996.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,637.88

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