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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,243.89, 30,683.23 and 14,690.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,243.89, 30,683.23 and 14,690.24 is: 20,263.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,243.89 : 30,683.23 = 14,690.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,243.89/30,683.23 = 14,690.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,243.89x = 30,683.23 × 14,690.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,243.89x = 450,743,822.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,743,822.53/22,243.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,263.71

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