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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,158.76, 30,568.90 and 14,197.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,158.76, 30,568.90 and 14,197.16 is: 19,585.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,158.76 : 30,568.90 = 14,197.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,158.76/30,568.90 = 14,197.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,158.76x = 30,568.90 × 14,197.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,158.76x = 433,991,564.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,991,564.32/22,158.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,585.55

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