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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,227.33, 30,664.96 and 13,714.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,227.33, 30,664.96 and 13,714.61 is: 18,920.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,227.33 : 30,664.96 = 13,714.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,227.33/30,664.96 = 13,714.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,227.33x = 30,664.96 × 13,714.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,227.33x = 420,558,009.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,558,009.44/22,227.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,920.76

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