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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,161.85, 30,586.32 and 14,096.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,161.85, 30,586.32 and 14,096.29 is: 19,454.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,161.85 : 30,586.32 = 14,096.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,161.85/30,586.32 = 14,096.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,161.85x = 30,586.32 × 14,096.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,161.85x = 431,153,636.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,153,636.75/22,161.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,454.77

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