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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,973.24, 19,280.76 and 8,311.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,973.24, 19,280.76 and 8,311.34 is: 11,468.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,973.24 : 19,280.76 = 8,311.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,973.24/19,280.76 = 8,311.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,973.24x = 19,280.76 × 8,311.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,973.24x = 160,248,951.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,248,951.82/13,973.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,468.27

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