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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,246.08, 30,686.24 and 14,692.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,246.08, 30,686.24 and 14,692.43 is: 20,266.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,246.08 : 30,686.24 = 14,692.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,246.08/30,686.24 = 14,692.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,246.08x = 30,686.24 × 14,692.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,246.08x = 450,855,279.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,855,279.73/22,246.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,266.73

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