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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,222.58, 30,652.71 and 14,252.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,222.58, 30,652.71 and 14,252.18 is: 19,658.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,222.58 : 30,652.71 = 14,252.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,222.58/30,652.71 = 14,252.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,222.58x = 30,652.71 × 14,252.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,222.58x = 436,867,940.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,867,940.41/22,222.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,658.74

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