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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,220.48, 30,661.32 and 14,273.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,220.48, 30,661.32 and 14,273.48 is: 19,695.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,220.48 : 30,661.32 = 14,273.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,220.48/30,661.32 = 14,273.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,220.48x = 30,661.32 × 14,273.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,220.48x = 437,643,737.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,643,737.79/22,220.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,695.51

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