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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,985.22, 19,289.52 and 8,014.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,985.22, 19,289.52 and 8,014.74 is: 11,054.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,985.22 : 19,289.52 = 8,014.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,985.22/19,289.52 = 8,014.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,985.22x = 19,289.52 × 8,014.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,985.22x = 154,600,487.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,600,487.52/13,985.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,054.56

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