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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,997.31, 19,316.34 and 7,709.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,997.31, 19,316.34 and 7,709.67 is: 10,639.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,997.31 : 19,316.34 = 7,709.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,997.31/19,316.34 = 7,709.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,997.31x = 19,316.34 × 7,709.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,997.31x = 148,922,607.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,922,607.01/13,997.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,639.37

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