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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,988.12, 19,303.03 and 8,015.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,988.12, 19,303.03 and 8,015.63 is: 11,061.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,988.12 : 19,303.03 = 8,015.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,988.12/19,303.03 = 8,015.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,988.12x = 19,303.03 × 8,015.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,988.12x = 154,725,946.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,725,946.36/13,988.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,061.24

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