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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,974.23, 19,285.43 and 8,007.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,974.23, 19,285.43 and 8,007.37 is: 11,050.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,974.23 : 19,285.43 = 8,007.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,974.23/19,285.43 = 8,007.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,974.23x = 19,285.43 × 8,007.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,974.23x = 154,425,485.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,425,485.37/13,974.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,050.73

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