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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,137.60, 19,526.26 and 12,246.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,137.60, 19,526.26 and 12,246.26 is: 16,914.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,137.60 : 19,526.26 = 12,246.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,137.60/19,526.26 = 12,246.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,137.60x = 19,526.26 × 12,246.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,137.60x = 239,123,656.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,123,656.79/14,137.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,914.02

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