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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,796.76, 19,058.91 and 12,304.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,796.76, 19,058.91 and 12,304.20 is: 16,997.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,796.76 : 19,058.91 = 12,304.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,796.76/19,058.91 = 12,304.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,796.76x = 19,058.91 × 12,304.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,796.76x = 234,504,640.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,504,640.42/13,796.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,997.08

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