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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,247.84, 30,688.67 and 14,694.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,247.84, 30,688.67 and 14,694.18 is: 20,269.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,247.84 : 30,688.67 = 14,694.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,247.84/30,688.67 = 14,694.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,247.84x = 30,688.67 × 14,694.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,247.84x = 450,944,767.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,944,767.47/22,247.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,269.15

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