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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,996.80, 19,310.08 and 12,228.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,996.80, 19,310.08 and 12,228.48 is: 16,870.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,996.80 : 19,310.08 = 12,228.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,996.80/19,310.08 = 12,228.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,996.80x = 19,310.08 × 12,228.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,996.80x = 236,132,927.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,132,927.08/13,996.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,870.49

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