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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,237.38, 30,664.26 and 14,673.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,237.38, 30,664.26 and 14,673.78 is: 20,234.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,237.38 : 30,664.26 = 14,673.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,237.38/30,664.26 = 14,673.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,237.38x = 30,664.26 × 14,673.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,237.38x = 449,960,605.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,960,605.10/22,237.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,234.43

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