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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,998.84, 19,318.50 and 7,711.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,998.84, 19,318.50 and 7,711.32 is: 10,641.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,998.84 : 19,318.50 = 7,711.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,998.84/19,318.50 = 7,711.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,998.84x = 19,318.50 × 7,711.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,998.84x = 148,971,135.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,971,135.42/13,998.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,641.68

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