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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,184.16, 30,624.12 and 14,634.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,184.16, 30,624.12 and 14,634.96 is: 20,202.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,184.16 : 30,624.12 = 14,634.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,184.16/30,624.12 = 14,634.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,184.16x = 30,624.12 × 14,634.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,184.16x = 448,182,771.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,182,771.24/22,184.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,202.83

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