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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,999.14, 19,318.78 and 7,711.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,999.14, 19,318.78 and 7,711.52 is: 10,641.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,999.14 : 19,318.78 = 7,711.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,999.14/19,318.78 = 7,711.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,999.14x = 19,318.78 × 7,711.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,999.14x = 148,977,158.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,977,158.35/13,999.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,641.88

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