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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,803.72, 19,002.52 and 12,473.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,803.72, 19,002.52 and 12,473.32 is: 17,171.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,803.72 : 19,002.52 = 12,473.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,803.72/19,002.52 = 12,473.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,803.72x = 19,002.52 × 12,473.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,803.72x = 237,024,512.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,024,512.77/13,803.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,171.06

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