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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,792.91, 22,164.77 and 12,168.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,792.91, 22,164.77 and 12,168.51 is: 18,232.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,792.91 : 22,164.77 = 12,168.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,792.91/22,164.77 = 12,168.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,792.91x = 22,164.77 × 12,168.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,792.91x = 269,712,164.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,712,164.55/14,792.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,232.53

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