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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,224.48, 30,658.60 and 14,662.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,224.48, 30,658.60 and 14,662.84 is: 20,227.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,224.48 : 30,658.60 = 14,662.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,224.48/30,658.60 = 14,662.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,224.48x = 30,658.60 × 14,662.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,224.48x = 449,542,146.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,542,146.42/22,224.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,227.34

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