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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,226.54, 30,675.87 and 14,671.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,226.54, 30,675.87 and 14,671.58 is: 20,248.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,226.54 : 30,675.87 = 14,671.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,226.54/30,675.87 = 14,671.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,226.54x = 30,675.87 × 14,671.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,226.54x = 450,063,480.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,063,480.77/22,226.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,248.92

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