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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,231.36, 21,441.92 and 12,846.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,231.36, 21,441.92 and 12,846.26 is: 19,355.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,231.36 : 21,441.92 = 12,846.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,231.36/21,441.92 = 12,846.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,231.36x = 21,441.92 × 12,846.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,231.36x = 275,448,479.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,448,479.22/14,231.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,355.04

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