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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,244.89, 30,684.61 and 14,691.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,244.89, 30,684.61 and 14,691.24 is: 20,265.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,244.89 : 30,684.61 = 14,691.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,244.89/30,684.61 = 14,691.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,244.89x = 30,684.61 × 14,691.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,244.89x = 450,794,742.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,794,742.94/22,244.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,265.09

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