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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,170.93, 30,586.10 and 14,998.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,170.93, 30,586.10 and 14,998.29 is: 20,691.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,170.93 : 30,586.10 = 14,998.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,170.93/30,586.10 = 14,998.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,170.93x = 30,586.10 × 14,998.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,170.93x = 458,739,122.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,739,122.78/22,170.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,691.02

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