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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,851.32, 19,104.04 and 12,259.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,851.32, 19,104.04 and 12,259.68 is: 16,908.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,851.32 : 19,104.04 = 12,259.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,851.32/19,104.04 = 12,259.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,851.32x = 19,104.04 × 12,259.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,851.32x = 234,209,417.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,209,417.11/13,851.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,908.82

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