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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,888.27, 19,174.76 and 12,393.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,888.27, 19,174.76 and 12,393.62 is: 17,111.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,888.27 : 19,174.76 = 12,393.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,888.27/19,174.76 = 12,393.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,888.27x = 19,174.76 × 12,393.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,888.27x = 237,644,689.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,644,689.03/13,888.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,111.18

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