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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,179.15, 30,589.92 and 14,221.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,179.15, 30,589.92 and 14,221.98 is: 19,615.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,179.15 : 30,589.92 = 14,221.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,179.15/30,589.92 = 14,221.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,179.15x = 30,589.92 × 14,221.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,179.15x = 435,049,230.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,049,230.44/22,179.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,615.23

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