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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,241.40, 30,692.97 and 14,286.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,241.40, 30,692.97 and 14,286.66 is: 19,715.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,241.40 : 30,692.97 = 14,286.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,241.40/30,692.97 = 14,286.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,241.40x = 30,692.97 × 14,286.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,241.40x = 438,500,026.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,500,026.78/22,241.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,715.49

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