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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,973.14, 19,336.30 and 12,234.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,973.14, 19,336.30 and 12,234.96 is: 18,236.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,973.14 : 19,336.30 = 12,234.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,973.14/19,336.30 = 12,234.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,973.14x = 19,336.30 × 12,234.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,973.14x = 236,578,857.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,578,857.05/12,973.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,236.05

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