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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,171.65, 30,591.33 and 14,224.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,171.65, 30,591.33 and 14,224.63 is: 19,626.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,171.65 : 30,591.33 = 14,224.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,171.65/30,591.33 = 14,224.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,171.65x = 30,591.33 × 14,224.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,171.65x = 435,150,350.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,150,350.46/22,171.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,626.43

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