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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,138, 30,553.92 and 14,179.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,138, 30,553.92 and 14,179.84 is: 19,570.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,138 : 30,553.92 = 14,179.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,138/30,553.92 = 14,179.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,138x = 30,553.92 × 14,179.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,138x = 433,249,696.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,249,696.97/22,138
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,570.41

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