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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,224.46, 30,655.30 and 14,254.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,224.46, 30,655.30 and 14,254.06 is: 19,661.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,224.46 : 30,655.30 = 14,254.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,224.46/30,655.30 = 14,254.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,224.46x = 30,655.30 × 14,254.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,224.46x = 436,962,260.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,962,260.97/22,224.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,661.33

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