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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,841.48, 19,062.69 and 12,952.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,841.48, 19,062.69 and 12,952.10 is: 17,837.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,841.48 : 19,062.69 = 12,952.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,841.48/19,062.69 = 12,952.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,841.48x = 19,062.69 × 12,952.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,841.48x = 246,901,867.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,901,867.15/13,841.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,837.82

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