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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,232.58, 30,666.50 and 14,262.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,232.58, 30,666.50 and 14,262.18 is: 19,672.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,232.58 : 30,666.50 = 14,262.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,232.58/30,666.50 = 14,262.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,232.58x = 30,666.50 × 14,262.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,232.58x = 437,371,142.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,371,142.97/22,232.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,672.53

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