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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,997.89, 19,317.32 and 7,710.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,997.89, 19,317.32 and 7,710.27 is: 10,640.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,997.89 : 19,317.32 = 7,710.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,997.89/19,317.32 = 7,710.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,997.89x = 19,317.32 × 7,710.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,997.89x = 148,941,752.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,941,752.88/13,997.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,640.30

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