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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,977.24, 19,286.28 and 8,315.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,977.24, 19,286.28 and 8,315.34 is: 11,473.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,977.24 : 19,286.28 = 8,315.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,977.24/19,286.28 = 8,315.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,977.24x = 19,286.28 × 8,315.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,977.24x = 160,371,975.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,371,975.54/13,977.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,473.79

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