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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,249.56, 30,695.66 and 14,290.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,249.56, 30,695.66 and 14,290.68 is: 19,715.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,249.56 : 30,695.66 = 14,290.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,249.56/30,695.66 = 14,290.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,249.56x = 30,695.66 × 14,290.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,249.56x = 438,661,854.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,661,854.45/22,249.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,715.53

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