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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,162.55, 30,573.86 and 14,994.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,162.55, 30,573.86 and 14,994.99 is: 20,686.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,162.55 : 30,573.86 = 14,994.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,162.55/30,573.86 = 14,994.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,162.55x = 30,573.86 × 14,994.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,162.55x = 458,454,649.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,454,649.99/22,162.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,686.01

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