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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,974.54, 19,285.01 and 8,006.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,974.54, 19,285.01 and 8,006.08 is: 11,048.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,974.54 : 19,285.01 = 8,006.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,974.54/19,285.01 = 8,006.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,974.54x = 19,285.01 × 8,006.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,974.54x = 154,397,306.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,397,306.20/13,974.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,048.47

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