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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,229.26, 30,627.14 and 14,662.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,229.26, 30,627.14 and 14,662.24 is: 20,201.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,229.26 : 30,627.14 = 14,662.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,229.26/30,627.14 = 14,662.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,229.26x = 30,627.14 × 14,662.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,229.26x = 449,062,477.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,062,477.19/22,229.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,201.41

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