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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,158.04, 30,581.34 and 14,603.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,158.04, 30,581.34 and 14,603.14 is: 20,154.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,158.04 : 30,581.34 = 14,603.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,158.04/30,581.34 = 14,603.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,158.04x = 30,581.34 × 14,603.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,158.04x = 446,583,589.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,583,589.41/22,158.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,154.47

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