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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,973.64, 19,284.90 and 8,007.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,973.64, 19,284.90 and 8,007.24 is: 11,050.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,973.64 : 19,284.90 = 8,007.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,973.64/19,284.90 = 8,007.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,973.64x = 19,284.90 × 8,007.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,973.64x = 154,418,822.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,418,822.68/13,973.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,050.72

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