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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,124.50, 19,422.69 and 12,258.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,124.50, 19,422.69 and 12,258.26 is: 16,856.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,124.50 : 19,422.69 = 12,258.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,124.50/19,422.69 = 12,258.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,124.50x = 19,422.69 × 12,258.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,124.50x = 238,088,383.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,088,383.92/14,124.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,856.41

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