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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,140.01, 30,556.47 and 14,585.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,140.01, 30,556.47 and 14,585.14 is: 20,129.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,140.01 : 30,556.47 = 14,585.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,140.01/30,556.47 = 14,585.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,140.01x = 30,556.47 × 14,585.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,140.01x = 445,670,392.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,670,392.86/22,140.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,129.64

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