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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,973.94, 19,281.24 and 8,007.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,973.94, 19,281.24 and 8,007.48 is: 11,048.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,973.94 : 19,281.24 = 8,007.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,973.94/19,281.24 = 8,007.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,973.94x = 19,281.24 × 8,007.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,973.94x = 154,394,143.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,394,143.68/13,973.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,048.72

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