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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,794.40, 22,191.60 and 12,461.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,794.40, 22,191.60 and 12,461.60 is: 18,692.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,794.40 : 22,191.60 = 12,461.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,794.40/22,191.60 = 12,461.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,794.40x = 22,191.60 × 12,461.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,794.40x = 276,542,842.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,542,842.56/14,794.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,692.40

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