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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,224.68, 30,660.81 and 14,565.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,224.68, 30,660.81 and 14,565.86 is: 20,094.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,224.68 : 30,660.81 = 14,565.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,224.68/30,660.81 = 14,565.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,224.68x = 30,660.81 × 14,565.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,224.68x = 446,600,912.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,600,912.64/22,224.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,094.82

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