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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,998.50, 19,317.93 and 7,711.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,998.50, 19,317.93 and 7,711.01 is: 10,641.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,998.50 : 19,317.93 = 7,711.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,998.50/19,317.93 = 7,711.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,998.50x = 19,317.93 × 7,711.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,998.50x = 148,960,751.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,960,751.41/13,998.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,641.19

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