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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,892.79, 19,181.01 and 12,398.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,892.79, 19,181.01 and 12,398.16 is: 17,117.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,892.79 : 19,181.01 = 12,398.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,892.79/19,181.01 = 12,398.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,892.79x = 19,181.01 × 12,398.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,892.79x = 237,809,230.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,809,230.94/13,892.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,117.46

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