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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,162.09, 30,575.03 and 14,612.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,162.09, 30,575.03 and 14,612.39 is: 20,159.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,162.09 : 30,575.03 = 14,612.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,162.09/30,575.03 = 14,612.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,162.09x = 30,575.03 × 14,612.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,162.09x = 446,774,262.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,774,262.62/22,162.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,159.39

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