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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,136.02, 30,550.96 and 14,581.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,136.02, 30,550.96 and 14,581.14 is: 20,124.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,136.02 : 30,550.96 = 14,581.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,136.02/30,550.96 = 14,581.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,136.02x = 30,550.96 × 14,581.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,136.02x = 445,467,824.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,467,824.89/22,136.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,124.12

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