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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,246.34, 30,686.60 and 14,692.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,246.34, 30,686.60 and 14,692.68 is: 20,267.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,246.34 : 30,686.60 = 14,692.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,246.34/30,686.60 = 14,692.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,246.34x = 30,686.60 × 14,692.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,246.34x = 450,868,320.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,868,320.62/22,246.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,267.08

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