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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,926.52, 19,207.38 and 12,244.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,926.52, 19,207.38 and 12,244.36 is: 16,887.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,926.52 : 19,207.38 = 12,244.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,926.52/19,207.38 = 12,244.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,926.52x = 19,207.38 × 12,244.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,926.52x = 235,182,075.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,182,075.38/13,926.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,887.35

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