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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,997.52, 19,316.58 and 7,709.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,997.52, 19,316.58 and 7,709.90 is: 10,639.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,997.52 : 19,316.58 = 7,709.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,997.52/19,316.58 = 7,709.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,997.52x = 19,316.58 × 7,709.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,997.52x = 148,928,774.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,928,774.65/13,997.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,639.65

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