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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,245.83, 30,685.90 and 14,692.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,245.83, 30,685.90 and 14,692.17 is: 20,266.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,245.83 : 30,685.90 = 14,692.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,245.83/30,685.90 = 14,692.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,245.83x = 30,685.90 × 14,692.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,245.83x = 450,842,459.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,842,459.40/22,245.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,266.38

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