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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,918.06, 19,209.82 and 12,797.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,918.06, 19,209.82 and 12,797.22 is: 17,662.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,918.06 : 19,209.82 = 12,797.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,918.06/19,209.82 = 12,797.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,918.06x = 19,209.82 × 12,797.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,918.06x = 245,832,292.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,832,292.70/13,918.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,662.83

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