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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,624.52, 21,937.38 and 12,176.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,624.52, 21,937.38 and 12,176.60 is: 18,265.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,624.52 : 21,937.38 = 12,176.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,624.52/21,937.38 = 12,176.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,624.52x = 21,937.38 × 12,176.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,624.52x = 267,122,701.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,122,701.31/14,624.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,265.40

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