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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,486.90, 17,196.84 and 12,214.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,486.90, 17,196.84 and 12,214.74 is: 16,822.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,486.90 : 17,196.84 = 12,214.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,486.90/17,196.84 = 12,214.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,486.90x = 17,196.84 × 12,214.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,486.90x = 210,054,929.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,054,929.42/12,486.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,822.02

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