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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,996.35, 19,314.80 and 7,708.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,996.35, 19,314.80 and 7,708.59 is: 10,637.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,996.35 : 19,314.80 = 7,708.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,996.35/19,314.80 = 7,708.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,996.35x = 19,314.80 × 7,708.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,996.35x = 148,889,835.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,889,835.59/13,996.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,637.76

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