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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,149.30, 30,546.12 and 14,592.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,149.30, 30,546.12 and 14,592.90 is: 20,125.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,149.30 : 30,546.12 = 14,592.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,149.30/30,546.12 = 14,592.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,149.30x = 30,546.12 × 14,592.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,149.30x = 445,756,474.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,756,474.55/22,149.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,125.08

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