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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,227.58, 30,659.61 and 14,257.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,227.58, 30,659.61 and 14,257.18 is: 19,665.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,227.58 : 30,659.61 = 14,257.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,227.58/30,659.61 = 14,257.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,227.58x = 30,659.61 × 14,257.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,227.58x = 437,119,578.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,119,578.50/22,227.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,665.64

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