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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,245.58, 30,685.55 and 14,691.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,245.58, 30,685.55 and 14,691.92 is: 20,266.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,245.58 : 30,685.55 = 14,691.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,245.58/30,685.55 = 14,691.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,245.58x = 30,685.55 × 14,691.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,245.58x = 450,829,759.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,829,759.20/22,245.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,266.04

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