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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,893.65, 19,182.17 and 12,399

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,893.65, 19,182.17 and 12,399 is: 17,118.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,893.65 : 19,182.17 = 12,399 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,893.65/19,182.17 = 12,399/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,893.65x = 19,182.17 × 12,399
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,893.65x = 237,839,725.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,839,725.83/13,893.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,118.59

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