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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,987.62, 19,302.35 and 8,015.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,987.62, 19,302.35 and 8,015.13 is: 11,060.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,987.62 : 19,302.35 = 8,015.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,987.62/19,302.35 = 8,015.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,987.62x = 19,302.35 × 8,015.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,987.62x = 154,710,804.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,710,804.48/13,987.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,060.55

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