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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,217.20, 30,664.92 and 14,664.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,217.20, 30,664.92 and 14,664.88 is: 20,240.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,217.20 : 30,664.92 = 14,664.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,217.20/30,664.92 = 14,664.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,217.20x = 30,664.92 × 14,664.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,217.20x = 449,697,372.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,697,372.01/22,217.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,240.96

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