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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,991.11, 19,488.70 and 4,223.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,991.11, 19,488.70 and 4,223.97 is: 6,336.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,991.11 : 19,488.70 = 4,223.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,991.11/19,488.70 = 4,223.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,991.11x = 19,488.70 × 4,223.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,991.11x = 82,319,689.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,319,689.42/12,991.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,336.62

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