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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,226.36, 30,647.94 and 14,265.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,226.36, 30,647.94 and 14,265.56 is: 19,670.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,226.36 : 30,647.94 = 14,265.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,226.36/30,647.94 = 14,265.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,226.36x = 30,647.94 × 14,265.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,226.36x = 437,210,026.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,210,026.95/22,226.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,670.79

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