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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,887.80, 19,174.11 and 12,393.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,887.80, 19,174.11 and 12,393.15 is: 17,110.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,887.80 : 19,174.11 = 12,393.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,887.80/19,174.11 = 12,393.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,887.80x = 19,174.11 × 12,393.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,887.80x = 237,627,621.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,627,621.35/13,887.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,110.53

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