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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,214.58, 30,665.97 and 13,836.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,214.58, 30,665.97 and 13,836.66 is: 19,100.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,214.58 : 30,665.97 = 13,836.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,214.58/30,665.97 = 13,836.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,214.58x = 30,665.97 × 13,836.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,214.58x = 424,314,600.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,314,600.46/22,214.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,100.73

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