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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,868.98, 19,098.87 and 12,051.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,868.98, 19,098.87 and 12,051.24 is: 16,595.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,868.98 : 19,098.87 = 12,051.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,868.98/19,098.87 = 12,051.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,868.98x = 19,098.87 × 12,051.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,868.98x = 230,165,039.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,165,039.67/13,868.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,595.67

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