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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,413.12, 19,872.19 and 12,026.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,413.12, 19,872.19 and 12,026.59 is: 16,581.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,413.12 : 19,872.19 = 12,026.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,413.12/19,872.19 = 12,026.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,413.12x = 19,872.19 × 12,026.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,413.12x = 238,994,681.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,994,681.53/14,413.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,581.75

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