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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,211.36, 30,648.71 and 14,264.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,211.36, 30,648.71 and 14,264.34 is: 19,682.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,211.36 : 30,648.71 = 14,264.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,211.36/30,648.71 = 14,264.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,211.36x = 30,648.71 × 14,264.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,211.36x = 437,183,548.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,183,548.68/22,211.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,682.89

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