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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,208.48, 30,632.66 and 14,260.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,208.48, 30,632.66 and 14,260.36 is: 19,669.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,208.48 : 30,632.66 = 14,260.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,208.48/30,632.66 = 14,260.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,208.48x = 30,632.66 × 14,260.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,208.48x = 436,832,759.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,832,759.36/22,208.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,669.64

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