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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,181.16, 30,619.98 and 14,631.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,181.16, 30,619.98 and 14,631.96 is: 20,198.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,181.16 : 30,619.98 = 14,631.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,181.16/30,619.98 = 14,631.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,181.16x = 30,619.98 × 14,631.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,181.16x = 448,030,322.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,030,322.56/22,181.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,198.69

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