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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,159.36, 30,579.96 and 14,201.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,159.36, 30,579.96 and 14,201.56 is: 19,598.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,159.36 : 30,579.96 = 14,201.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,159.36/30,579.96 = 14,201.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,159.36x = 30,579.96 × 14,201.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,159.36x = 434,283,136.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,283,136.74/22,159.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,598.18

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