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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,793.40, 22,190.10 and 12,460.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,793.40, 22,190.10 and 12,460.60 is: 18,690.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,793.40 : 22,190.10 = 12,460.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,793.40/22,190.10 = 12,460.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,793.40x = 22,190.10 × 12,460.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,793.40x = 276,501,960.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,501,960.06/14,793.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,690.90

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