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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,222.96, 30,653.16 and 14,252.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,222.96, 30,653.16 and 14,252.56 is: 19,659.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,222.96 : 30,653.16 = 14,252.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,222.96/30,653.16 = 14,252.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,222.96x = 30,653.16 × 14,252.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,222.96x = 436,886,002.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,886,002.09/22,222.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,659.22

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