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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,132.97, 30,523.57 and 14,173.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,132.97, 30,523.57 and 14,173.66 is: 19,546.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,132.97 : 30,523.57 = 14,173.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,132.97/30,523.57 = 14,173.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,132.97x = 30,523.57 × 14,173.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,132.97x = 432,630,679.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,630,679.83/22,132.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,546.89

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