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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,143.21, 30,540.35 and 14,186.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,143.21, 30,540.35 and 14,186.18 is: 19,565.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,143.21 : 30,540.35 = 14,186.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,143.21/30,540.35 = 14,186.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,143.21x = 30,540.35 × 14,186.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,143.21x = 433,250,749.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,250,749.66/22,143.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,565.85

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