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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,908.74, 19,182.90 and 12,226.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,908.74, 19,182.90 and 12,226.57 is: 16,862.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,908.74 : 19,182.90 = 12,226.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,908.74/19,182.90 = 12,226.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,908.74x = 19,182.90 × 12,226.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,908.74x = 234,541,069.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,541,069.65/13,908.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,862.86

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