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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,912.87, 19,188.58 and 12,230.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,912.87, 19,188.58 and 12,230.71 is: 16,868.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,912.87 : 19,188.58 = 12,230.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,912.87/19,188.58 = 12,230.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,912.87x = 19,188.58 × 12,230.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,912.87x = 234,689,957.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,689,957.29/13,912.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,868.55

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