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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,996.60, 19,316.19 and 7,708.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,996.60, 19,316.19 and 7,708.98 is: 10,638.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,996.60 : 19,316.19 = 7,708.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,996.60/19,316.19 = 7,708.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,996.60x = 19,316.19 × 7,708.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,996.60x = 148,908,122.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,908,122.39/13,996.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,638.88

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