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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,243.26, 30,646.44 and 14,676.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,243.26, 30,646.44 and 14,676.24 is: 20,220.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,243.26 : 30,646.44 = 14,676.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,243.26/30,646.44 = 14,676.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,243.26x = 30,646.44 × 14,676.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,243.26x = 449,774,508.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,774,508.59/22,243.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,220.71

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