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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,996.72, 19,315.20 and 7,708.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,996.72, 19,315.20 and 7,708.96 is: 10,638.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,996.72 : 19,315.20 = 7,708.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,996.72/19,315.20 = 7,708.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,996.72x = 19,315.20 × 7,708.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,996.72x = 148,900,104.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,900,104.19/13,996.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,638.21

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