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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,976.10, 19,281.48 and 8,004.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,976.10, 19,281.48 and 8,004.60 is: 11,043.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,976.10 : 19,281.48 = 8,004.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,976.10/19,281.48 = 8,004.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,976.10x = 19,281.48 × 8,004.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,976.10x = 154,340,534.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,340,534.81/13,976.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,043.18

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