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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,057.26, 19,413.56 and 12,159.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,057.26, 19,413.56 and 12,159.74 is: 16,793.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,057.26 : 19,413.56 = 12,159.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,057.26/19,413.56 = 12,159.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,057.26x = 19,413.56 × 12,159.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,057.26x = 236,063,743.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,063,743.41/14,057.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,793.01

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