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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,225.17, 30,661.50 and 14,566.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,225.17, 30,661.50 and 14,566.35 is: 20,095.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,225.17 : 30,661.50 = 14,566.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,225.17/30,661.50 = 14,566.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,225.17x = 30,661.50 × 14,566.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,225.17x = 446,626,140.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,626,140.53/22,225.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,095.51

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