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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,240.88, 30,699.56 and 14,693.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,240.88, 30,699.56 and 14,693.91 is: 20,282.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,240.88 : 30,699.56 = 14,693.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,240.88/30,699.56 = 14,693.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,240.88x = 30,699.56 × 14,693.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,240.88x = 451,096,410.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,096,410.64/22,240.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,282.31

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