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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,204.61, 30,656.01 and 14,260.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,204.61, 30,656.01 and 14,260.83 is: 19,688.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,204.61 : 30,656.01 = 14,260.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,204.61/30,656.01 = 14,260.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,204.61x = 30,656.01 × 14,260.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,204.61x = 437,180,147.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,180,147.09/22,204.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,688.72

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