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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,143.76, 30,556.12 and 13,644.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,143.76, 30,556.12 and 13,644.64 is: 18,828.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,143.76 : 30,556.12 = 13,644.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,143.76/30,556.12 = 13,644.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,143.76x = 30,556.12 × 13,644.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,143.76x = 416,927,257.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,927,257.20/22,143.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,828.21

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