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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,182.63, 30,617.22 and 14,630.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,182.63, 30,617.22 and 14,630.32 is: 20,193.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,182.63 : 30,617.22 = 14,630.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,182.63/30,617.22 = 14,630.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,182.63x = 30,617.22 × 14,630.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,182.63x = 447,939,726.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,939,726.11/22,182.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,193.27

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