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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,150.51, 30,570.96 and 14,595.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,150.51, 30,570.96 and 14,595.64 is: 20,144.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,150.51 : 30,570.96 = 14,595.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,150.51/30,570.96 = 14,595.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,150.51x = 30,570.96 × 14,595.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,150.51x = 446,202,726.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,202,726.61/22,150.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,144.13

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