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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,135.02, 30,549.58 and 14,580.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,135.02, 30,549.58 and 14,580.14 is: 20,122.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,135.02 : 30,549.58 = 14,580.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,135.02/30,549.58 = 14,580.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,135.02x = 30,549.58 × 14,580.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,135.02x = 445,417,153.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,417,153.34/22,135.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,122.74

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