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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,973.94, 19,281.51 and 8,004.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,973.94, 19,281.51 and 8,004.24 is: 11,044.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,973.94 : 19,281.51 = 8,004.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,973.94/19,281.51 = 8,004.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,973.94x = 19,281.51 × 8,004.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,973.94x = 154,333,833.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,333,833.60/13,973.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,044.40

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