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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,784.60, 22,176.90 and 12,160.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,784.60, 22,176.90 and 12,160.20 is: 18,240.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,784.60 : 22,176.90 = 12,160.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,784.60/22,176.90 = 12,160.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,784.60x = 22,176.90 × 12,160.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,784.60x = 269,675,539.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,675,539.38/14,784.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,240.30

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