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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,184.73, 30,607.52 and 14,634.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,184.73, 30,607.52 and 14,634.72 is: 20,191.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,184.73 : 30,607.52 = 14,634.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,184.73/30,607.52 = 14,634.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,184.73x = 30,607.52 × 14,634.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,184.73x = 447,932,411.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,932,411.92/22,184.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,191.02

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