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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,225.46, 30,656.68 and 14,255.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,225.46, 30,656.68 and 14,255.06 is: 19,662.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,225.46 : 30,656.68 = 14,255.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,225.46/30,656.68 = 14,255.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,225.46x = 30,656.68 × 14,255.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,225.46x = 437,012,623.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,012,623.88/22,225.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,662.71

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