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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,997.39, 19,316.61 and 7,624.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,997.39, 19,316.61 and 7,624.28 is: 10,521.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,997.39 : 19,316.61 = 7,624.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,997.39/19,316.61 = 7,624.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,997.39x = 19,316.61 × 7,624.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,997.39x = 147,275,291.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,275,291.58/13,997.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,521.62

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