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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,174.70, 30,606.21 and 14,622.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,174.70, 30,606.21 and 14,622.39 is: 20,182.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,174.70 : 30,606.21 = 14,622.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,174.70/30,606.21 = 14,622.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,174.70x = 30,606.21 × 14,622.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,174.70x = 447,535,939.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,535,939.04/22,174.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,182.28

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