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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,206.50, 21,328.60 and 12,139.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,206.50, 21,328.60 and 12,139.78 is: 18,225.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,206.50 : 21,328.60 = 12,139.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,206.50/21,328.60 = 12,139.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,206.50x = 21,328.60 × 12,139.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,206.50x = 258,924,511.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,924,511.71/14,206.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,225.78

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