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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,141.18, 30,565.98 and 14,598.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,141.18, 30,565.98 and 14,598.46 is: 20,153.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,141.18 : 30,565.98 = 14,598.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,141.18/30,565.98 = 14,598.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,141.18x = 30,565.98 × 14,598.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,141.18x = 446,216,236.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,216,236.39/22,141.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,153.23

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