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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,225.26, 30,621.63 and 14,658.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,225.26, 30,621.63 and 14,658.24 is: 20,195.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,225.26 : 30,621.63 = 14,658.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,225.26/30,621.63 = 14,658.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,225.26x = 30,621.63 × 14,658.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,225.26x = 448,859,201.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,859,201.73/22,225.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,195.90

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