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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,969.98, 19,253.88 and 12,340.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,969.98, 19,253.88 and 12,340.68 is: 17,008.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,969.98 : 19,253.88 = 12,340.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,969.98/19,253.88 = 12,340.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,969.98x = 19,253.88 × 12,340.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,969.98x = 237,605,971.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,605,971.84/13,969.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,008.33

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