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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,165.74, 30,592.80 and 14,211.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,165.74, 30,592.80 and 14,211.18 is: 19,614.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,165.74 : 30,592.80 = 14,211.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,165.74/30,592.80 = 14,211.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,165.74x = 30,592.80 × 14,211.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,165.74x = 434,759,787.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,759,787.50/22,165.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,614.04

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