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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,154.21, 30,555.52 and 14,197.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,154.21, 30,555.52 and 14,197.17 is: 19,581.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,154.21 : 30,555.52 = 14,197.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,154.21/30,555.52 = 14,197.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,154.21x = 30,555.52 × 14,197.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,154.21x = 433,801,876.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,801,876.39/22,154.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,581.02

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