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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,972.60, 19,276.72 and 8,001.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,972.60, 19,276.72 and 8,001.08 is: 11,038.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,972.60 : 19,276.72 = 8,001.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,972.60/19,276.72 = 8,001.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,972.60x = 19,276.72 × 8,001.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,972.60x = 154,234,578.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,234,578.86/13,972.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,038.36

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