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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,143.83, 30,551.92 and 14,172.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,143.83, 30,551.92 and 14,172.21 is: 19,553.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,143.83 : 30,551.92 = 14,172.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,143.83/30,551.92 = 14,172.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,143.83x = 30,551.92 × 14,172.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,143.83x = 432,988,190.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,988,190.71/22,143.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,553.45

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