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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,162.44, 30,578.52 and 14,996.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,162.44, 30,578.52 and 14,996.04 is: 20,690.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,162.44 : 30,578.52 = 14,996.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,162.44/30,578.52 = 14,996.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,162.44x = 30,578.52 × 14,996.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,162.44x = 458,556,709.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,556,709.06/22,162.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,690.71

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