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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,913.38, 19,189.28 and 12,231.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,913.38, 19,189.28 and 12,231.20 is: 16,869.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,913.38 : 19,189.28 = 12,231.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,913.38/19,189.28 = 12,231.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,913.38x = 19,189.28 × 12,231.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,913.38x = 234,707,921.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,707,921.54/13,913.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,869.22

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