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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,934.88, 19,226.43 and 12,163.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,934.88, 19,226.43 and 12,163.14 is: 16,781.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,934.88 : 19,226.43 = 12,163.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,934.88/19,226.43 = 12,163.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,934.88x = 19,226.43 × 12,163.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,934.88x = 233,853,759.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,853,759.79/13,934.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,781.90

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