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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,248.52, 30,685.26 and 14,291.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,248.52, 30,685.26 and 14,291.56 is: 19,710.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,248.52 : 30,685.26 = 14,291.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,248.52/30,685.26 = 14,291.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,248.52x = 30,685.26 × 14,291.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,248.52x = 438,540,234.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,540,234.41/22,248.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,710.98

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