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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,979.88, 19,292.13 and 8,011.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,979.88, 19,292.13 and 8,011.44 is: 11,055.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,979.88 : 19,292.13 = 8,011.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,979.88/19,292.13 = 8,011.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,979.88x = 19,292.13 × 8,011.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,979.88x = 154,557,741.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,557,741.97/13,979.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,055.73

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