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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,998.31, 19,317.72 and 7,710.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,998.31, 19,317.72 and 7,710.67 is: 10,640.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,998.31 : 19,317.72 = 7,710.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,998.31/19,317.72 = 7,710.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,998.31x = 19,317.72 × 7,710.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,998.31x = 148,952,564.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,952,564.07/13,998.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,640.75

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