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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,189.28, 30,613.83 and 14,639.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,189.28, 30,613.83 and 14,639.36 is: 20,197.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,189.28 : 30,613.83 = 14,639.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,189.28/30,613.83 = 14,639.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,189.28x = 30,613.83 × 14,639.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,189.28x = 448,166,878.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,166,878.35/22,189.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,197.45

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