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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,972.72, 19,281.50 and 8,003.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,972.72, 19,281.50 and 8,003.02 is: 11,043.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,972.72 : 19,281.50 = 8,003.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,972.72/19,281.50 = 8,003.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,972.72x = 19,281.50 × 8,003.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,972.72x = 154,310,230.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,310,230.13/13,972.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,043.68

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