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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,189.14, 30,625.29 and 14,241.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,189.14, 30,625.29 and 14,241.42 is: 19,655.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,189.14 : 30,625.29 = 14,241.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,189.14/30,625.29 = 14,241.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,189.14x = 30,625.29 × 14,241.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,189.14x = 436,147,617.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,147,617.51/22,189.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,655.90

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