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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,172.79, 30,590.73 and 14,219.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,172.79, 30,590.73 and 14,219.40 is: 19,617.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,172.79 : 30,590.73 = 14,219.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,172.79/30,590.73 = 14,219.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,172.79x = 30,590.73 × 14,219.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,172.79x = 434,981,826.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,981,826.16/22,172.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,617.82

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