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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,244.64, 30,685.28 and 14,277.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,244.64, 30,685.28 and 14,277.92 is: 19,695.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,244.64 : 30,685.28 = 14,277.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,244.64/30,685.28 = 14,277.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,244.64x = 30,685.28 × 14,277.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,244.64x = 438,121,973.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,121,973.02/22,244.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,695.62

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