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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,167.67, 30,581.73 and 14,604.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,167.67, 30,581.73 and 14,604.30 is: 20,147.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,167.67 : 30,581.73 = 14,604.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,167.67/30,581.73 = 14,604.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,167.67x = 30,581.73 × 14,604.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,167.67x = 446,624,759.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,624,759.44/22,167.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,147.57

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