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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,999.56, 19,319.34 and 7,711.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,999.56, 19,319.34 and 7,711.98 is: 10,642.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,999.56 : 19,319.34 = 7,711.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,999.56/19,319.34 = 7,711.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,999.56x = 19,319.34 × 7,711.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,999.56x = 148,990,363.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,990,363.69/13,999.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,642.50

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