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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,999.06, 19,318.62 and 7,711.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,999.06, 19,318.62 and 7,711.44 is: 10,641.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,999.06 : 19,318.62 = 7,711.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,999.06/19,318.62 = 7,711.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,999.06x = 19,318.62 × 7,711.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,999.06x = 148,974,379.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,974,379.01/13,999.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,641.74

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