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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,227.54, 30,677.25 and 14,672.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,227.54, 30,677.25 and 14,672.58 is: 20,250.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,227.54 : 30,677.25 = 14,672.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,227.54/30,677.25 = 14,672.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,227.54x = 30,677.25 × 14,672.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,227.54x = 450,114,404.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,114,404.81/22,227.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,250.30

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