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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,970.44, 19,273.74 and 7,998.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,970.44, 19,273.74 and 7,998.91 is: 11,035.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,970.44 : 19,273.74 = 7,998.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,970.44/19,273.74 = 7,998.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,970.44x = 19,273.74 × 7,998.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,970.44x = 154,168,911.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,168,911.62/13,970.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,035.37

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