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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,237.14, 30,673.89 and 14,683.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,237.14, 30,673.89 and 14,683.49 is: 20,254.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,237.14 : 30,673.89 = 14,683.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,237.14/30,673.89 = 14,683.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,237.14x = 30,673.89 × 14,683.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,237.14x = 450,399,603.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,399,603.71/22,237.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,254.39

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