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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,146.06, 18,190.84 and 11,725.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,146.06, 18,190.84 and 11,725.14 is: 17,560.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,146.06 : 18,190.84 = 11,725.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,146.06/18,190.84 = 11,725.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,146.06x = 18,190.84 × 11,725.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,146.06x = 213,290,087.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,290,087.09/12,146.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,560.44

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