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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,174.53, 30,580.95 and 14,215.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,174.53, 30,580.95 and 14,215.24 is: 19,604.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,174.53 : 30,580.95 = 14,215.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,174.53/30,580.95 = 14,215.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,174.53x = 30,580.95 × 14,215.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,174.53x = 434,715,543.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,715,543.68/22,174.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,604.27

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