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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,145.74, 30,573.83 and 14,589.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,145.74, 30,573.83 and 14,589.29 is: 20,141.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,145.74 : 30,573.83 = 14,589.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,145.74/30,573.83 = 14,589.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,145.74x = 30,573.83 × 14,589.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,145.74x = 446,050,472.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,050,472.28/22,145.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,141.59

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