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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,240.54, 30,694.75 and 14,590.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,240.54, 30,694.75 and 14,590.26 is: 20,136.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,240.54 : 30,694.75 = 14,590.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,240.54/30,694.75 = 14,590.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,240.54x = 30,694.75 × 14,590.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,240.54x = 447,844,346.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,844,346.66/22,240.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,136.40

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