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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,243.23, 30,696.45 and 14,696.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,243.23, 30,696.45 and 14,696.19 is: 20,281.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,243.23 : 30,696.45 = 14,696.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,243.23/30,696.45 = 14,696.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,243.23x = 30,696.45 × 14,696.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,243.23x = 451,120,861.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,120,861.53/22,243.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,281.27

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