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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,157.04, 30,579.96 and 14,602.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,157.04, 30,579.96 and 14,602.14 is: 20,153.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,157.04 : 30,579.96 = 14,602.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,157.04/30,579.96 = 14,602.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,157.04x = 30,579.96 × 14,602.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,157.04x = 446,532,857.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,532,857.11/22,157.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,153.09

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