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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,214.13, 30,646.33 and 15,503.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,214.13, 30,646.33 and 15,503.65 is: 21,388.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,214.13 : 30,646.33 = 15,503.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,214.13/30,646.33 = 15,503.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,214.13x = 30,646.33 × 15,503.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,214.13x = 475,129,974.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,129,974.10/22,214.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,388.64

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