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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,951.98, 19,240.02 and 12,799.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,951.98, 19,240.02 and 12,799.47 is: 17,650.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,951.98 : 19,240.02 = 12,799.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,951.98/19,240.02 = 12,799.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,951.98x = 19,240.02 × 12,799.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,951.98x = 246,262,058.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,262,058.79/13,951.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,650.69

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