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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,233.70, 30,686.61 and 14,285.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,233.70, 30,686.61 and 14,285.86 is: 19,717.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,233.70 : 30,686.61 = 14,285.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,233.70/30,686.61 = 14,285.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,233.70x = 30,686.61 × 14,285.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,233.70x = 438,384,614.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,384,614.33/22,233.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,717.12

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