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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,971.32, 19,278.80 and 8,002.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,971.32, 19,278.80 and 8,002.63 is: 11,042.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,971.32 : 19,278.80 = 8,002.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,971.32/19,278.80 = 8,002.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,971.32x = 19,278.80 × 8,002.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,971.32x = 154,281,045.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,281,045.04/13,971.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,042.70

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