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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,179.51, 30,600.40 and 14,629.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,179.51, 30,600.40 and 14,629.60 is: 20,184.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,179.51 : 30,600.40 = 14,629.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,179.51/30,600.40 = 14,629.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,179.51x = 30,600.40 × 14,629.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,179.51x = 447,671,611.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,671,611.84/22,179.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,184.02

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