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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,999.98, 19,320.33 and 7,626.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,999.98, 19,320.33 and 7,626.79 is: 10,525.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,999.98 : 19,320.33 = 7,626.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,999.98/19,320.33 = 7,626.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,999.98x = 19,320.33 × 7,626.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,999.98x = 147,352,099.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,352,099.64/13,999.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,525.17

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