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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,173.53, 30,579.57 and 14,214.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,173.53, 30,579.57 and 14,214.24 is: 19,602.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,173.53 : 30,579.57 = 14,214.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,173.53/30,579.57 = 14,214.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,173.53x = 30,579.57 × 14,214.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,173.53x = 434,665,347.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,665,347.08/22,173.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,602.90

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