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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,233.18, 30,651.77 and 14,261.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,233.18, 30,651.77 and 14,261.57 is: 19,661.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,233.18 : 30,651.77 = 14,261.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,233.18/30,651.77 = 14,261.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,233.18x = 30,651.77 × 14,261.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,233.18x = 437,142,138.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,142,138.91/22,233.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,661.70

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