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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,999.54, 19,319.35 and 7,711.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,999.54, 19,319.35 and 7,711.92 is: 10,642.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,999.54 : 19,319.35 = 7,711.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,999.54/19,319.35 = 7,711.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,999.54x = 19,319.35 × 7,711.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,999.54x = 148,989,281.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,989,281.65/13,999.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,642.44

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