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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,238.24, 30,695.92 and 14,691.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,238.24, 30,695.92 and 14,691.27 is: 20,278.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,238.24 : 30,695.92 = 14,691.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,238.24/30,695.92 = 14,691.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,238.24x = 30,695.92 × 14,691.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,238.24x = 450,962,048.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,962,048.62/22,238.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,278.68

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