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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,161.96, 30,566.16 and 14,204.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,161.96, 30,566.16 and 14,204.97 is: 19,591.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,161.96 : 30,566.16 = 14,204.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,161.96/30,566.16 = 14,204.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,161.96x = 30,566.16 × 14,204.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,161.96x = 434,191,385.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,191,385.82/22,161.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,591.74

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