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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,178.73, 30,606.68 and 14,220.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,178.73, 30,606.68 and 14,220.96 is: 19,624.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,178.73 : 30,606.68 = 14,220.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,178.73/30,606.68 = 14,220.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,178.73x = 30,606.68 × 14,220.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,178.73x = 435,256,300.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,256,300.91/22,178.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,624.94

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