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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,908.63, 19,152.03 and 12,016.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,908.63, 19,152.03 and 12,016.89 is: 16,547.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,908.63 : 19,152.03 = 12,016.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,908.63/19,152.03 = 12,016.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,908.63x = 19,152.03 × 12,016.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,908.63x = 230,147,837.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,147,837.79/13,908.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,547.12

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