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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,249.96, 30,706.50 and 14,294.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,249.96, 30,706.50 and 14,294.68 is: 19,727.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,249.96 : 30,706.50 = 14,294.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,249.96/30,706.50 = 14,294.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,249.96x = 30,706.50 × 14,294.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,249.96x = 438,939,591.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,939,591.42/22,249.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,727.66

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