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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,179.95, 30,641.71 and 14,541.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,179.95, 30,641.71 and 14,541.37 is: 20,088.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,179.95 : 30,641.71 = 14,541.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,179.95/30,641.71 = 14,541.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,179.95x = 30,641.71 × 14,541.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,179.95x = 445,572,329.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,572,329.59/22,179.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,088.97

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