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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,167.92, 30,582.08 and 14,604.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,167.92, 30,582.08 and 14,604.55 is: 20,147.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,167.92 : 30,582.08 = 14,604.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,167.92/30,582.08 = 14,604.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,167.92x = 30,582.08 × 14,604.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,167.92x = 446,637,516.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,637,516.46/22,167.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,147.92

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