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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,390.56, 21,484.90 and 12,176.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,390.56, 21,484.90 and 12,176.83 is: 18,179.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,390.56 : 21,484.90 = 12,176.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,390.56/21,484.90 = 12,176.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,390.56x = 21,484.90 × 12,176.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,390.56x = 261,617,913.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,617,913.98/14,390.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,179.83

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