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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,206.61, 30,658.77 and 14,262.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,206.61, 30,658.77 and 14,262.83 is: 19,691.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,206.61 : 30,658.77 = 14,262.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,206.61/30,658.77 = 14,262.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,206.61x = 30,658.77 × 14,262.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,206.61x = 437,280,824.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,280,824.52/22,206.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,691.47

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