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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,979.25, 19,286.10 and 8,008.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,979.25, 19,286.10 and 8,008.74 is: 11,049.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,979.25 : 19,286.10 = 8,008.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,979.25/19,286.10 = 8,008.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,979.25x = 19,286.10 × 8,008.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,979.25x = 154,457,360.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,457,360.51/13,979.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,049.04

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