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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,226.72, 30,659.54 and 14,673.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,226.72, 30,659.54 and 14,673.20 is: 20,240.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,226.72 : 30,659.54 = 14,673.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,226.72/30,659.54 = 14,673.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,226.72x = 30,659.54 × 14,673.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,226.72x = 449,873,562.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,873,562.33/22,226.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,240.21

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