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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,977.09, 19,288.40 and 8,008.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,977.09, 19,288.40 and 8,008.88 is: 11,052.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,977.09 : 19,288.40 = 8,008.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,977.09/19,288.40 = 8,008.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,977.09x = 19,288.40 × 8,008.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,977.09x = 154,478,344.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,478,344.51/13,977.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,052.25

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