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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,212.23, 30,637.85 and 14,264.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,212.23, 30,637.85 and 14,264.10 is: 19,674.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,212.23 : 30,637.85 = 14,264.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,212.23/30,637.85 = 14,264.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,212.23x = 30,637.85 × 14,264.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,212.23x = 437,021,284.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,021,284.86/22,212.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,674.81

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