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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,180.07, 30,641.88 and 14,541.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,180.07, 30,641.88 and 14,541.49 is: 20,089.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,180.07 : 30,641.88 = 14,541.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,180.07/30,641.88 = 14,541.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,180.07x = 30,641.88 × 14,541.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,180.07x = 445,578,591.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,578,591.60/22,180.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,089.14

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