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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,140.18, 30,564.60 and 14,597.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,140.18, 30,564.60 and 14,597.46 is: 20,151.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,140.18 : 30,564.60 = 14,597.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,140.18/30,564.60 = 14,597.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,140.18x = 30,564.60 × 14,597.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,140.18x = 446,165,525.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,165,525.92/22,140.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,151.85

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