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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,794.11, 22,176.45 and 12,169.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,794.11, 22,176.45 and 12,169.71 is: 18,242.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,794.11 : 22,176.45 = 12,169.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,794.11/22,176.45 = 12,169.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,794.11x = 22,176.45 × 12,169.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,794.11x = 269,880,965.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,880,965.33/14,794.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,242.46

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