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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,231.06, 30,664.78 and 14,975.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,231.06, 30,664.78 and 14,975.48 is: 20,656.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,231.06 : 30,664.78 = 14,975.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,231.06/30,664.78 = 14,975.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,231.06x = 30,664.78 × 14,975.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,231.06x = 459,219,838.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,219,838.82/22,231.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,656.68

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