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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,912.26, 19,187.74 and 12,230.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,912.26, 19,187.74 and 12,230.07 is: 16,867.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,912.26 : 19,187.74 = 12,230.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,912.26/19,187.74 = 12,230.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,912.26x = 19,187.74 × 12,230.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,912.26x = 234,667,403.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,667,403.34/13,912.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,867.67

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