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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,164.80, 21,221.60 and 12,526.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,164.80, 21,221.60 and 12,526.40 is: 18,766.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,164.80 : 21,221.60 = 12,526.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,164.80/21,221.60 = 12,526.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,164.80x = 21,221.60 × 12,526.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,164.80x = 265,830,250.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,830,250.24/14,164.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,766.96

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