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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,171.32, 30,588.66 and 14,217.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,171.32, 30,588.66 and 14,217.96 is: 19,615.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,171.32 : 30,588.66 = 14,217.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,171.32/30,588.66 = 14,217.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,171.32x = 30,588.66 × 14,217.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,171.32x = 434,908,344.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,908,344.33/22,171.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,615.81

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