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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,244.56, 30,730.82 and 14,605.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,244.56, 30,730.82 and 14,605.95 is: 20,178.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,244.56 : 30,730.82 = 14,605.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,244.56/30,730.82 = 14,605.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,244.56x = 30,730.82 × 14,605.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,244.56x = 448,852,856.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,852,856.89/22,244.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,178.10

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