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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,969.28, 19,277.60 and 8,001.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,969.28, 19,277.60 and 8,001.12 is: 11,041.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,969.28 : 19,277.60 = 8,001.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,969.28/19,277.60 = 8,001.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,969.28x = 19,277.60 × 8,001.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,969.28x = 154,242,390.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,242,390.91/13,969.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,041.54

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