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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,207.58, 30,631.94 and 14,237.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,207.58, 30,631.94 and 14,237.18 is: 19,638.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,207.58 : 30,631.94 = 14,237.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,207.58/30,631.94 = 14,237.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,207.58x = 30,631.94 × 14,237.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,207.58x = 436,112,443.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,112,443.53/22,207.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,638.00

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