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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,204.48, 30,642.96 and 14,657.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,204.48, 30,642.96 and 14,657.44 is: 20,227.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,204.48 : 30,642.96 = 14,657.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,204.48/30,642.96 = 14,657.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,204.48x = 30,642.96 × 14,657.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,204.48x = 449,147,347.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,147,347.62/22,204.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,227.78

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