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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,116.61, 30,516.73 and 14,051.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,116.61, 30,516.73 and 14,051.58 is: 19,388.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,116.61 : 30,516.73 = 14,051.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,116.61/30,516.73 = 14,051.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,116.61x = 30,516.73 × 14,051.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,116.61x = 428,808,050.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,808,050.09/22,116.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,388.51

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